Can we talk about Orange Julius’ for a minute? I miss them.
Where do you get them anymore?
When I was in middle school and high school, it was my favorite reason to go to the mall. I didn’t love the mall because I was shopping, or getting new clothes, or scoping out a cute group of guys. I loved the mall for the Orange Julius shop.
It was the first stop I’d hit, every time I went to the mall. Then I’d wander around, chatting with friends sipping on my Orange Julius. Even to this day, I still think of these Orange Julius’ when I visit the mall. (I was just there the other day, grabbing something from the Apple Store.)
I recently introduced my boys to this amazing flavor combo. And they are hooked too.
There’s what you need…simple and sweet.
Mix them up and let them freeze. The waiting is the hardest part. (Of course, you could just slurp on this as a smoothie!)
And because this recipe only uses half of a can of orange juice…that just means you can make another batch as soon as you eat the first batch. Or you can get more popsicle molds and make a bunch at once! 🙂
What a fun walk down memory lane with these Orange Julius Ice Pops!
Orange Julius Ice Pops
Yield – 7 servings
Preparation Time – 5 minutes + freezing time
Cooking Time – 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 can original frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract (or use homemade vanilla extract!)
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- Ice pop molds
Directions
- Scoop half a can of frozen orange juice concentrate into a blender.
- Add in the vanilla, milk, granulated sugar, and whipped cream.
- Blend on milkshake mode for about two minutes.
- Pour into your ice pop molds and freeze for about five hours or overnight.
- Serve Orange Julius Ice Pops frozen.
This recipe is featured on SouthernPlate.com’s Meal Plan Monday #20.
I used to get one at the mall too!
They teamed up with Dairy Queen and are available to buy at DQ.
Oh yum!! I have fond memories of Orange Julius at the mall too! For the whipping cream, is that the dairy type or frozen Cool Whip? The picture looked like the dairy kind, all whipped up. Please clarify. Thanks so much!
I had that same question. 🙂
I just made these and can’t wait to see if the kids love them – I already do!! Thanks for recipe!
Two recipe questions:
1. What size is the OJ can?
2. Is the whipped cream actually whipping cream? Or whipping cream that is whipped or Cool Whip?
Appreciate the clarification! I can’t wait to make these!
That oj can pictured is a 12oz can. That is not cool whip in the picture. Its heavy cream, whipped.
You get orange Julius and Dairy Queen now!!!
I have always loved Orange Julius and still get it at some Dairy Queen’s. I have found that not all DQ’s have it. I used to make them for my son. But this sounds creamier. Thank you for the recipe. I need to get to the store for orange juice.