The Classic Homemade Orange Julius

Instructions:

Combine Ingredients: In the base of a blender, combine the orange juice, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Add Ice: Add the ice cubes on top.
Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth, frothy, and the ice is fully crushed.
Serve Immediately: Pour into glasses and enjoy right away while it’s cold and frothy!

The Secret Ingredient: For the most authentic “mall” flavor, use frozen orange juice concentrate. Instead of the 1 cup of prepared orange juice, use 1/2 cup of thawed concentrate and 1/2 cup of cold water. This gives that intense, true orange flavor.
Creamier Version: For an even richer, creamier texture, add 2 tablespoons of dry powdered milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt along with the other ingredients.
Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your taste. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more if you like it sweeter.
Dairy-Free? No problem! Use your favorite non-dairy milk (oat milk and almond milk work great) and a dairy-free vanilla ice cream if using.

Tropical Julius: Add a quarter of a ripe banana or a few chunks of pineapple.
Strawberry Julius: Replace half of the orange juice with fresh or frozen strawberries.
Creamsicle Dream: Add a drop or two of orange extract to really amplify that classic Creamsicle flavor.

Enjoy your delicious trip down memory lane