Ninja Slushie Orange Julius Recipe
Love that creamy and frosty orange drink? This Ninja Slushie Orange Julius recipe brings back mall memories. It's simple to make at home with your Ninja Creami.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice from 3-4 oranges
- 1/2 cup milk whole or almond for creamy texture
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust for sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes or frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for that Julius froth
- Pinch of salt brings out flavors
- Optional: 1/2 banana for extra creaminess
Instructions
Prep the Base Mixture
- Squeeze fresh oranges for 1 cup juice. Pour into a pint container. Add milk, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir well until sugar dissolves. It takes 1 minute.
Add Cream and Freeze
- Mix in heavy cream and banana if using. Fill to the max line. Cover and freeze for 24 hours. Straight edge up in freezer. Patience pays off here.
Process in Ninja Creami
- Remove pint from freezer. Let sit 5 minutes if too hard. Place in Ninja Creami. Select "Slushie" mode. Run cycle once. Watch it spin into frosty bliss.
Respind for Perfection
- Add a splash of milk if needed. Hit "Re-spin" for smoother texture. Scrape sides with spatula. It gets ultra creamy now. Almost done!
Serve Immediately
- Scoop into chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream or orange slices. Sip with a straw. Enjoy that fresh, mall-like froth right away.
Notes
- Use frozen orange juice for quicker prep if fresh is out.
- Swap almond milk for dairy-free Ninja Slushie Orange Julius.
- Add pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
- Boost protein with a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- For thicker slush, freeze longer or add more ice.
- Taste before freezing—adjust sugar to your liking.
- Clean Ninja pint right after for easy next batch.