The fun thing about juices is that you can consume them as a refreshing drink or a popsicle. You don’t even have to wait for summer to make a recipe featuring frozen orange juice. As long as you have a working freezer and a blender, you can make them whenever the craving hits you.

Orange juice is especially uplifting and refreshing. Not to mention, it’s one of the most nutritious juices. Orange juice has plenty of vitamin C, folate, and potassium which has many health benefits.

If you don’t have time to squeeze fresh oranges, frozen orange juice works incredibly well. Many people prefer frozen orange juice when making an Orange Julius drink. So, how do you need to make this classic treat? Keep reading below to find out.

What Is Frozen Orange Juice?

Frozen orange juice, also known as frozen orange juice concentrate, comes from sucking the water out of juiced oranges. Workers will juice hundreds of oranges before heat and a special vacuum removes most of the water from the liquid, leaving the orange concentrate behind.

People often use frozen orange juice to add flavor and nutritional value to a recipe. With less water to dilute the juice, frozen orange juice concentrate has way more antioxidants and nutrients and is easier for the body to absorb. It adds flavor and nutrition without also adding too much water.

People often use frozen orange juice to make an Orange Julius drink, which you can sometimes purchase at a Dairy Queen. The drink was most popular in the 80s and 90s but dates back to 1920s California in Orange County.

Luckily, it doesn’t take any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Instead, you just need frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, vanilla, and sugar.

Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate

Frozen orange juice, also known as frozen orange juice concentrate, comes from sucking the

water out of juiced oranges. Workers will juice hundreds of oranges before heat and a special

vacuum removes most of the water from the liquid, leaving the orange concentrate behind.

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Prep Time 2 mins

Blend 2 mins

Total Time 4 mins

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 401 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 6 oz Can Minute Maid frozen orange juice (any frozen orange juice brand will do, but that's the most popular brand)
• 12 oz Orange Crush (optional)
• ¼ cups Sugar or sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1½ cups Whole milk
• 8-10 Ice cubes
• 1 Egg white or egg white powder (optional)

Instructions

 

• Combine the milk, frozen orange juice, sugar and vanilla extract in a blender.
• Put the cap back on your blender, then blend on a high setting until you have a smooth mixture.
• Add the ice cubes. Begin with eight and move your way up until you have your preferred thickness. If you're using crushed ice, pour them in slowly until thoroughly blended.
• Pour your Orange Julius into glasses or a pitcher to keep in the freezer.
• Feel free to garnish your drink with a fresh orange slice and whipped cream.

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Tips & Tricks for Frozen Orange Juice Recipe

While the Orange Julius recipe is easy enough for a kid to make, there are a few tips and tricks to remember.

• Don’t oversaturate your drink with water or ice. If you need to add more liquids, add more milk, not water. Milk thickens the mixture, creating a smoother, creamier drink.
• Take the size of your ice cubes into account when creating that thickness, but bear in mind that more ice will dilute the frozen orange juice concentrate.
• You can also play around with how much vanilla extract you use. For example, if you like your drinks extra sweet, you can double the recipe’s amount.
• Our recipe calls for whole milk, but you can use whatever milk you like. Whole milk has a sweeter, thicker flavor, so you might need to add more vanilla extract for other milk types.
• If you prefer, you can use coconut sugar or other white sugar substitutes in your drinks.
• If you use real egg whites, we recommend using pasteurized eggs to decrease your chance of getting a foodborne illness, and pregnant women should avoid raw eggs.
• If you want a smoother drink, substitute sugar for sweetened condensed milk to offset the tartness of the frozen orange juice conce if you want a smoother drinkntrate.
• We recommend that you blend the liquids before adding the ice. You can use either crushed or cubed ice, but crushed ice is easier to blend.
• For a dairy-free Orange Julius, you can use almond milk.
• To make the drink even thicker, consider adding more fruits, like strawberries or bananas, or substitute the milk with two cups of vanilla Greek yogurt.
• If you’re wondering how long can you freeze orange juice, you can keep it in your freezer for up to a year.

Nutrition Information of Frozen Orange Juice Recipe

Note that nutritional information and intake can change based on how much of each ingredient you add and what changes you make to this recipe. Please feel free to calculate this nutritional information yourself if you want to be more exact with your nutritional intake.

• Calories per 10-ounce serving: 401
• Iron: 1 mg
• Protein: 10 g
• Calcium: 323 mg
• Carbohydrates: 67 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Cholesterol: 35 mg
• Potassium: 939 mg
• Sodium: 130 mg
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 67 g
• Vitamin C: 119 mg

Conclusion

The Orange Julius may be a great cold drink for summer, but you can serve it whenever you like, whether for a sweet dessert or as a breakfast drink. You can make plenty of substitutions if you like, such as using different types of milk or sugar and even adding egg white powder for extra frothiness.

An Orange Julius is a great drink to make and enjoy on a summer day with your family. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this recipe and that you can make this classic, nostalgic drink for your whole family.