Copycat Orange Julius Mix
Bring back the nostalgic flavor of the mall favorite with this easy homemade Copycat Orange Julius Mix. Creamy, frothy, and bursting with sweet orange flavor, it's a fun pantry staple that's ready whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered milk
- ½ cup orange drink powder Tang
- ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons citric acid
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder optional but recommended
Instructions
- Mix thoroughly and store in a quart mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.
To Make One Orange Julius
- In a blender combine:
- ¼ cup Orange Julius Mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup ice
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- For a Richer Version
- Blend:
- ¼ cup Orange Julius Mix
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup ice
- And yes, it should be blended with the ice, not mixed and poured over ice.
Notes
A quart jar will make approximately 8 servings, depending on how generously you scoop the mix.
For a more traditional froth, add ¼ cup powdered egg whites to the quart jar mix.