By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
82 cal · 5 min
Orange Cow
Recipe GLPR73a64ff2ae50df
A refreshing and creamy orange-vanilla beverage made with fresh orange juice, cold water, and dry milk powder. This smooth, frosty drink is perfect for breakfast or a cool afternoon treat. Simple to prepare and naturally nutritious.
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Ingredients
16 fluid ounces fresh orange juice
2 cups cold water
1/3 cup fat-free dry milk powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ice cubes
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before preparing the beverage.
Pour the orange juice, cold water, dry milk powder, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender or food processor.
Secure the lid tightly on the blender and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and the ice is fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
Divide the Orange Cow among four glasses and serve immediately while cold and frothy.
Comments
This is a straightforward orange milkshake using five ingredients all stocked at any Charlotte grocery chain—orange juice, water, dry milk, vanilla, and ice are standard fare at Harris Teeter, Kroger, or Walmart. At roughly $1.50 total for four servings (orange juice and dry milk are the cost drivers), it's genuinely cheap. The 5-minute claim is honest; there's no chopping or cooking. It's a no-fuss drink that works for breakfast, snack, or dessert and doesn't require babysitting once blended, though leftover servings won't hold well overnight as the ice melts and separation occurs.
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