Carrot Apple Ginger Juice
In short: Sweet, golden juice made from carrots, apples and fresh ginger in a regular blender, with a quick strain for a smooth drink. It takes about 20 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Carrot juice is naturally sweet, and apple and ginger make it taste lively instead of flat. You can make it in a regular blender if you grate the carrots first, so there is no need for a juicer. The hardest part is squeezing out the liquid, which takes a couple of minutes. Drink it fresh, and use the leftover pulp in baking or soup.
Instructions
- Scrub the carrots well and peel them only if the skin is thick or dull. Grate them coarsely on a box grater or with a food processor disk. The finer the shreds, the more juice you get.
- Pour the water into the blender and add the ginger, the apples and half of the grated carrots. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
- Add the remaining carrots and blend for 60 seconds more, until you have a thick orange puree with no large pieces.
- Set a fine sieve or nut milk bag over a large jug. Pour in the puree in batches, pressing and squeezing hard to extract all the liquid, which takes 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, then taste. Add a splash of cold water if the juice seems too thick.
- Serve over ice. Shake or stir before drinking, because the juice settles as it stands.
Tips
- A food processor with a grating disk saves time. The finer the carrots are grated, the more juice you get from a standard blender.
- Add half an orange or a handful of pineapple chunks for a fruitier juice, and stir the leftover pulp into carrot muffins or soup.
Questions and answers
Can I make carrot juice without a juicer?
Yes. Grate the carrots, blend them with water until thick, then strain through a nut milk bag or a fine sieve lined with a clean cloth, squeezing well.
How long does fresh carrot juice last?
Up to 2 days in a sealed jar in the fridge. It separates, so shake before drinking. The color and flavor are best on the first day.
Why is my carrot juice a little foamy?
Foam forms when the blender whips air into the mix. Let the juice stand for a few minutes and skim the foam off, or stir it back in. It does not change the flavor.
How long does it take to make Carrot Apple Ginger Juice?
About 20 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Carrot Apple Ginger Juice?
About 150 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Sodium | 110 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
