I would like to begin this next post by apologizing. Because if you make this recipe correctly, it will forever ruin Orange Julius for you. I am sorry. Every time I walk past Orange Julius I think, "Mmm! I should get one of those!" But then I remember the last time I purchased a cup of disappointment from there. Right about now you might be thinking, "WHAT?! This chick is outta line!!!" I know it sounds harsh. But once you taste excellence... good doesn't taste quite so good anymore.
So what makes this Julius so special? To quote Papa Johns- "Better ingredients, better... Julius!" Fresh oranges! That's why Orange Julius just can't compete with this homemade recipe with real oranges. It would be way too costly for them to add fresh oranges to each Julius. But not too costly for you! So enjoy! Even though you will never be able to go back to that once delicious Julius Stand (at least I know I can't). And you can even play with this! I wonder how orange zest would taste in it...
1-2 Whole oranges, peeled
1/2 C milk
Vanilla to taste (start with 1 tsp.)
1T instant vanilla pudding powder (or more to taste)
Ice to consistency. About 1-2 cups
Orange Juice Concentrate (just in case)
Add all except pudding mix to the blender and begin to blend. While the blender is on add the pudding mix. I make this recipe mostly to taste. A lot of times on the first taste I notice that the orange flavor is a bit insipid. (haha! Insipid! My new vocabulary word! ;p It means lacking flavor or zest! ;) If you find it to be insipid, you can add another orange and/or a bit of the orange juice concentrate to taste. Add ice if you feel it's too thin.
