Ninja Slushi Orange Julius
Satisfy your cravings with the Ninja Slushi Orange Julius. This easy recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a refreshing drink.
Looking for more refreshing drink ideas? Try my Berry Superfood Protein Smoothie or my Blueberry Matcha Smoothie.
Recipe Summary: Ninja Slushi Orange Julius
- ✅ Recipe Name: Ninja Slushi Orange Julius
- 🕒 Ready In: 30 minutes
- 👪 Serves: 3 (easy to scale)
- 🍽 Calories: 215 per serving
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Orange juice, milk, sugar, half and half cream, vanilla
- 📖 Dietary Info: Kid-friendly, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: You can recreate the iconic, creamy orange citrus flavor of a classic Orange Julius from the comfort of your own home!
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This summer, I've been having intense Orange Julius cravings. I Googled "nearest Orange Julius" and it was 40 minutes away. No problem. Definitely worth it to me. But when I got there? The machine was broken! So I made the sad drive back home to make myself my own Orange Julius.
I tested this Ninja Slushi Orange Julius recipe SO many times until I got it just perfect. I even drove the 40 minutes back to the Orange Julius a month after the first attempt to make sure I got the creamy orange flavor right. This tastes EXACTLY like the real deal!
So no need to drive out of your way for your fix of Orange Julius. This Ninja Slushi version is cheaper and so easy to make!
Key Ingredients
- Orange juice: It's not an Orange Julius without the orange juice! Just make sure that it is pulp free, because the pulp can ruin the machine.
- Half and half cream: You can replace this with heavy cream, however I have found that it may leave an almost butter-like taste in your mouth.
- Sugar: Adjust to your desired level of sweetness. This amount gives the classic Orange Julius sweetness, but you can increase or decrease the sweetness based on your preferences.
- Milk: I use whole milk for the creamiest version possible, but a lower fat milk will also work.
- Vanilla: Used to enhance all of the other flavors, and gives it that signature smooth, creamsicle flavor.
How To Make Ninja Slushi Orange Julius
Step 1: In a large bowl or liquid measuring cup, mix together all of the ingredients until the sugar has dissolved.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into the vessel of the Ninja Slushi machine and set to the Milkshake preset. Once the machine beeps, dispense and serve immediately.
Ninja Slushi Orange Julius Expert Tips
Make sure to dispense it as soon as the machine beeps. Because this recipe is made with dairy, if you continue to let it run, the fat can separate or over-churn, leading to a buttery texture instead of a smooth slushie.
Pre-chill your ingredients. This will drastically reduce the freezing time, and will result in a smoother slushie.
Scale up or down. If you are serving a crowd, you can double the recipe. Just make sure to not exceed the MAX FILL line on your Ninja Slushi vessel!
Dissolve the sugar completely. This is important, as any undissolved sugar can sink to the bottom of the vessel, causing the drink to freeze unevenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Just make sure to run the orange juice through a fine-mesh strainer to remove all of the pulp before adding to the Ninja Slushi vessel.
Yes! Just swap out the milk and half-and-half for full-fat canned coconut milk, oat milk or barista-blend plant milk to keep it creamy.
You can use equal parts whole milk and heavy cream instead. I would avoid replacing the whole thing with heavy cream, as it can over-churn in the machine, creating a buttery texture.
This Ninja Slushi Orange Julius is best served immediately from the machine for optimal slushie texture. You can however mix all of the ingredients in a bowl ahead of time and place in the fridge until you are ready to pour and churn.
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Ninja Slushi Orange Julius Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange juice pulp free
- ⅓ cup milk
- ⅓ cup half and half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into the vessel of the Ninja Slushi machine.
- Set to the Milkshake preset. Once the machine beeps, dispense and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pulp-free juice is key. Always use pulp-free juice, as juice with pulp can clog the machine's freezing mechanism, and ruin the smooth texture.
- Serve immediately. Because this recipe is made with dairy, leaving it in the machine for too long can over-churn the drink, causing it to have a more butter-like texture.
- To prep ahead of time, mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and place in the fridge. When ready to drink, pour into the vessel of the Ninja Slushi machine and set to Milkshake. Do not try to freeze the drinks in drink pouches, as the dairy will break down when thawing.
This is my favorite Ninja Slushi recipe ever! I make this far too often, which makes my kids so happy. The best summer drink we have found that both kids and adults love!