Creamsicle Freeze

Description: EXACTLY like the Orange Julius in the mall, without the stomach curdling mixture of acidic orange juice and milk/ice cream.... I also included variations including different fruit, like PEACHES & CREAM, STRAWBERRIES & CREAM, etc. I tried for years to figure out this recipe, beginning at around age 12! I finally got it one day at age 25 and now my 11 year old daughter whips them up for herself and friends after school or for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons powdered coffee creamer
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 14 -16 full sized ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 peeled orange, for extra flavor (optional)

Steps:

1. Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high until no ice chunks are left.
2. (My blender makes a god-awful racket, then sound changes once no ice chunks are left) Makes about (2) tall glasses.
3. *I don't recommend replacing the powdered creamer with milk, as the acid in the orange juice will curdle the milk!
4. Powdered milk may be used in emergency!
5. **STRAWBERRIES& CREAM VERSION: Replace orange juice with strawberries (or even any kind of berry).
6. ***PEACHES& CREAM: Replace orange juice with canned or fresh peaches.
7. ****Add vodka for a tasty, refreshing cocktail on a hot summer evening!
8. Be creative!
9. There are so many ways to change this recipe to make the most delicious frozen drink that kids & adults will love!