Add this delicious and simple carrot ginger juice Blended into your morning for some sunshine in a glass! Combine with your favorite breakfast dish such as oats or eggs for a healthy and balanced breakfast.
Start your day on a bright note by adding a glass of this sunny carrot ginger juice that can easily be made in a juicer or blender. I love preparing a glass of this carrot juice or my blender beet juice whenever I have some extra veggies on hand that need to be used up, it’s a great way to avoid food waste!
Vegetable juices like this are a delicious way to get extra nutrients into your day. Since vegetable juices aren’t a good meal replacement, I like to pair this carrot ginger juice with something like my Baked Oats with Lemon Cranberries or mine easy tofu scramble for a healthy breakfast.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- A refreshing and simple juice recipe that goes well with a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Carrots are full of vitamins which support the health of the skin and eyes as it did the immune system. They are also a rich source of antioxidants which help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- easy to do in a juicer or in a blender. Much cheaper to make it at home instead of buying it at a local smoothie shop!
Ingredients you will need
- Carrot: carrot is the main ingredient in this juice and adds a delicate sweetness.
- Fresh Ginger: Fresh ginger is best as the flavor is much stronger than ground. Any leftover fresh ginger can be used in other recipes like this one vegan cashew stir fry or rainbow salad with quinoa dressing.
- apple: adds a little more sweetness to balance the ginger and lemon. I like to use a sweet apple variety like pink lady or honey crisp.
- lemon: Adds brightness and zip to this carrot juice. Fresh lemon juice is best. If you don’t have lemon, you can use the juice of 1-2 limes in a pinch but the flavor will be slightly different.
Variations
- Add turmeric: add even more antioxidants by adding a 1/2-inch piece of fresh turmeric or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric before blending.
- Add a stitch: before mixing, add some cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Add more citrus: instead of apple, add an orange to the blender before blending.
Step by step
Step 1: Add all your ingredients to a blender with a little water.
Second step: Puree until smooth. You can serve straight from the blender or strain through cheesecloth to remove the pulp.
Step Three: Add a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup. Line with a piece of cheesecloth and strain the carrot juice to remove the pulp.
Four steps: Pour the juice into the glass and add ice (if desired). Serve immediately or store in a jar in the refrigerator.
Expert advice
- Do you have a juicer? Simply add all your ingredients to a juicer and you’ll have fresh carrot and ginger juice.
- Service Suggestions: Serve over ice for a cooler juice or serve with a splash of sparkling water for a little fizz.
- Happy hour anyone? Make it a cocktail or a cocktail! This carrot ginger juice is delicious with a splash of sparkling water and a shot of gin or vodka if you want to make it into a cocktail.
Frequently asked questions about recipes
Carrots are loaded with health-promoting nutrients, but no food (including carrots) can detoxify your body. Instead, our bodies are equipped with our lungs, liver, and kidneys that do whatever “detoxification” or waste removal we need.
There are no specific benefits to drinking carrot juice at any particular time of day. Add a glass to your diet whenever it fits into your routine, morning or night.
No, simply drinking carrot juice does not reduce belly fat. No food (even carrots) can specifically target weight loss in certain parts of the body (belly, hips, etc.). However, regularly including plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet can help control weight.
Health benefits of carrot and ginger juice
- Orange carrots are high in beta-carotene which the body converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for good vision, growth and development, and immune function.
- Carrots are also a good source vitamin K1 (supports bone health), potassium (helps with blood pressure management) i vitamin B6 (important for metabolism).
- Lemons are a great source vitamin C which is important for healthy skin as it supports the production of collagen, the structural component of the skin, cartilage and more.
- Ginger is a powerful antioxidant food thanks to the so-called bioactive compounds gingerols. Antioxidants are important because excess oxidative stress in the body can lead to chronic disease over time.
Do you have questions about whether juicing or blending is better for you? Check out mine juice post vs blend.
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Carrot and ginger juice (blender)
Add this delicious and simple carrot ginger juice made in a blender to your morning for a little sunshine in a glass! Combine with your favorite breakfast dish such as oats or eggs for a healthy and balanced breakfast.
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Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a juicer and process. You can also add to a blender and puree until smooth.
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Transfer the blended carrot mixture to a fine-mesh strainer lined with a piece of cheesecloth over a large bowl. Use a spatula to remove all the juice from the pulp. (Also twist the top of the cheesecloth and squeeze the pulp with your hands.)
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Serve over ice. Add a splash of sparkling water to make some bubbles!
notes
- The recipe makes about 14 ounces of juice total. Store leftovers in a jar with a lid in the fridge. It can be kept for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
- Add turmeric: add even more antioxidants by adding a 1/2-inch piece of fresh turmeric or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric before blending.
- Add a stitch: before mixing, add some cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Add more citrus: instead of apple, add an orange to the blender before blending.
nutrition
Service: 1to serve | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated fats: 0.2g | Monounsaturated fats: 0.02g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15336UI | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.4mg
