Vegan Orange Julius
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This vegan Orange Julius will surely hit the spot when craving the nostalgic, creamy orange drink. It’s ready in 5 minutes with zero eggs and dairy!
Give the iconic frothy orange drink a vegan makeover with this Orange Julius recipe without milk and eggs.
You only need a few ingredients to make the all-time mall favorite frozen creamsicle drink at home. It’s ready in 5 minutes and as creamy and delicious as the real thing!
Don’t let your dietary restrictions get in the way of sipping refreshing and yummy drinks. Skip the queues in smoothie chains or the need to Google unpronounceable ingredients in your store-bought beverage.
Like this dairy-free Orange Julius copycat recipe, our Greek yogurt smoothie and pineapple mango smoothie are made by simply tossing feel-good ingredients in a blender!
Why You’ll Love This Orange Julius Vegan Recipe
- Get your much-needed dose of nostalgia with this Orange Julius vegan recipe! Because it’s easy to make with simple ingredients, you can enjoy it whenever the craving strikes.
- Like the real thing, this homemade Orange Julius is like a dessert and drink in one. It’s as refreshing as a juice and as creamy as a smoothie.
- This vegan Orange Julius copycat is made with zero eggs, dairy, or artificial additives. Like a sippable orange creamsicle, the delicious balance of sweet and tart is achieved with just 6 ingredients.
Ingredients And Substitutions For Orange Julius Without Milk
Unsweetened almond milk – This is a dairy-free Orange Julius, so the rich creaminess of the smoothie comes from almond milk. You can also use cashew milk or any plant-based milk.
Organic pure orange juice – This homemade vegan Orange Julius is ready in minutes, thanks to pure orange juice. If you can juice fresh navel oranges yourself, that’s even better.
Vanilla extract – Vanilla gives this vegan Orange Julius smoothie that iconic creamsicle milkshake taste.
Vegan granulated sugar – Feel free to adjust the sweetness of your dairy-free Orange Julius to taste. Besides sugar, you can also use a monk fruit sweetener.
Water – For adjusting the consistency of the blend. You’ll also need ice cubes for this Orange Julius smoothie recipe.
Tips For Making Dairy-Free Orange Julius
Make it Frothy and Creamy
If you want the orange drink to be extra frothy without egg white, use aquafaba. And instead of almond milk, use oat milk or coconut milk for a creamier vegan Orange Julius.
Adjust the Consistency with Ice
Use less ice or add more ice cubes to adjust the consistency of your homemade Orange Julius! For leftover smoothie from the fridge, blend it again with some ice cubes to restore the drink’s thickness before serving.
Add Different Fruits
Customize your dairy-free Orange Julius smoothie recipe and add different fruits to the mix! Some delicious options are pineapple chunks, lime juice, or mango puree.
Orange Julius Recipe FAQs
What’s in Orange Julius?
Orange Julius is made with Misty Slush (if prepared in DQ locations), sugar, orange juice, egg white solids, and a couple of other ingredients. If the drink is prepared in Orange Julius locations, simple syrup is used instead of the DQ component.
Does Orange Julius have eggs?
Yes. Egg white solids are included in the Orange Julius Original ingredient list.
Is Orange Julius vegan?
No, because Orange Julius contains egg and dairy.
Is Orange Julius gluten-free?
Because of cross-contamination risk, Orange Julius mentioned that they cannot guarantee any of their item to be allergen-free.
What does Orange Julius taste like?
The best way to describe what Orange Julius tastes like is it tastes like an orange creamsicle smoothie. The frothy, frozen orange drink is sweet, like a sippable dessert.
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Vegan Orange Julius
Equipment
- Ice cube tray
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 6 oz organic pure orange juice, frozen
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegan granulated sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy your homemade Orange Julius!
Notes
- If you want the orange drink to be extra frothy without egg white, use aquafaba. And instead of almond milk, use oat milk or coconut milk for a creamier vegan Orange Julius.
- Use less ice or add more ice cubes to adjust the consistency of your homemade Orange Julius! For leftover smoothie from the fridge, blend it again with some ice cubes to restore the drink’s thickness before serving.
- Customize your dairy-free Orange Julius smoothie recipe and add different fruits to the mix! Some delicious options are pineapple chunks, lime juice, or mango puree.
