Orange Julius With the Secret Ingredient!

Well, I can't tell you HOW I got the "secret ingredient", but it's one of those things where you kind of say to yourself, "Now why didn't I think of that"? Coffee creamer! The powdered kind. That's it--simple I know! I grew up on these things--a must have at the mall--and trying to make them at home just wasn't quite right....try this. You may need to fiddle with the amounts some. When I make this recipe the blender is topped off - about 1/2 inch from the rim, but I don't really measure anything when I make it--i just throw stuff in until it tastes right.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  oranges, peeled and separated
• 1 1⁄2 cups  crushed  ice
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup milk (whatever % you have available)
• 1⁄2 cup  powdered coffee creamer
• 1⁄4 cup sugar or 1⁄4 cup sugar substitute

Directions

1. Add ice and water to blender and turn on high for a few seconds.
2. Add orange sections about 5 at a time, blending a little as you go.
3. Add the other ingredients in whatever order and blend until smooth.
4. Taste.
5. Add more creamer or sugar if necessary.
6. I use small to medium size seedless, sweet oranges.