Beet Carrot Orange Juice

For about five years I have been making the same green juice as part of my morning routine. I genuinely love it and something about having that same recipe I can make on autopilot when I first wake up makes me feel like I have my life together in some small but meaningful way. It is one of those rituals that just feels right and I have never been tempted to change it. Until I was filming a YouTube vlog and realized that every single morning routine video from the last five years shows the exact same green juice and I needed to do something about that for the sake of keeping things interesting.

So this time we went red. A beet carrot orange juice with apple, lemon, and fresh ginger added in for sweetness, brightness, and that extra immunity and anti-inflammatory boost that ginger is so good for. The beets are doing the most visually obvious work here because the color that comes out of a masticating juicer when beets go through it is one of the most stunning deep ruby reds you will ever see in a glass. It genuinely looks like something that was designed to be photographed and the fact that it tastes as good as it looks is the real win.

Every ingredient in this juice is genuinely nourishing and earning its place. Beets are one of the most antioxidant-rich vegetables you can juice and they support blood flow and stamina in a way that has made them a staple in a lot of athletic and wellness routines. Carrots bring beta-carotene and vitamin A. Orange and lemon together give you a significant vitamin C punch and the bright citrusy flavor that keeps the beet and carrot from tasting too earthy on their own. The apple adds natural sweetness and the ginger adds that warming zing that makes every sip feel like it is doing something good for you from the inside out.

The beauty of this recipe is how completely customizable it is to your own taste preferences. Want it sweeter? Use the whole apple or add a second orange. Want more heat? Add a larger chunk of ginger or a small piece of turmeric alongside it. Want more beet? Add a third. Play around with the ratios until it tastes exactly right to you because that is the best thing about making juice at home. If you do not have a juicer a high speed blender with a splash of water and a cheesecloth strain works just as well and gets you the exact same gorgeous ruby juice with just a few extra minutes of effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• The color alone is stunning enough to stop people in their tracks and the flavor is earthy, bright, and sweet in a way that makes this genuinely enjoyable to drink every single morning
• Every ingredient is doing real nutritional work from the antioxidant-rich beets to the vitamin C from the citrus to the anti-inflammatory ginger that makes every sip feel like a genuine wellness ritual
• Completely customizable to your own taste with easy swaps for sweetness, heat, and intensity so you can dial in exactly the juice that tastes right for you
• Works in a masticating juicer or a blender with a cheesecloth strain so it is accessible regardless of what equipment you have in your kitchen

Key Ingredients:

• Red beets: The star ingredient and the one responsible for that incredible deep ruby color. Beets are packed with antioxidants, nitrates that support blood flow, and betalains that give them their distinctive color. Cut the tops off and scrub well before juicing but no need to peel
• Orange carrots: Add beta-carotene, vitamin A, and a natural sweetness that balances the earthiness of the beets beautifully. They also add body and a slight thickness to the juice that makes every sip feel more substantial
• Orange: Peeled and run through the juicer for a bright citrus sweetness and a significant vitamin C boost that lifts every other flavor and keeps the beet and carrot from tasting too heavy
• Honey crisp apple: Half an apple adds natural sweetness and a light fresh flavor that keeps the juice balanced and approachable. Add the whole apple if you want something sweeter or if you are new to beet juice and want the earthiness toned down
• Fresh ginger: The ingredient that gives this juice its signature zing and warming quality. Start with a small chunk and add more to taste. Ginger is also one of the most potent anti-inflammatory ingredients you can add to any juice
• Lemon: Half a lemon adds brightness and a slight tartness that cuts through the sweetness of the apple and carrot and makes the whole juice taste more vibrant and alive

Tips for Success:

• Run the beets through the juicer last so any residual beet juice that does not make it into the glass gets pushed through by the other ingredients rather than getting stuck in the juicer
• If using a blender add just enough water to get everything moving smoothly then pour through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth over a bowl and squeeze firmly to extract every last drop of juice
• Juice over a bowl or container rather than directly into your glass so you can check the color and flavor before serving and adjust with extra citrus or apple if needed
• Drink immediately after juicing for the most vibrant flavor and the highest nutrient content. Fresh juice oxidizes quickly and loses some of its nutritional value as it sits

Storage:

Fresh beet carrot orange juice is best enjoyed immediately after juicing when the flavor is at its most vibrant and the nutrients are at their highest concentration. If you need to store it pour into a sealed airtight jar and refrigerate for up to twenty four hours. The juice will separate as it sits so shake well before drinking. The color may darken slightly in the fridge which is completely normal and does not affect the flavor or nutritional value.

FAQ:

Do I need to peel the beets before juicing?
No. You do not need to peel beets before running them through a masticating juicer. Just cut the tops off, scrub them well under cold water to remove any dirt, and cut them into chunks small enough to fit through your juicer chute. The juicer extracts the juice and leaves the skin behind in the pulp so peeling is an unnecessary extra step.

Can I use pre-cooked beets instead of raw?
Raw beets are strongly recommended for juicing because they have a much more vibrant flavor and significantly higher nutrient content than cooked beets. Pre-cooked beets are softer and will not juice as cleanly through a masticating juicer. If you only have cooked beets a blender is the better tool and the flavor will be slightly earthier and less bright than the raw version.

Can I juice without a juicer?
Yes. A high speed blender works well as a substitute. Add all the ingredients cut into chunks with a small splash of water and blend on high until completely smooth. Pour the blended mixture through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag held over a large bowl and squeeze firmly to extract as much juice as possible. The result is virtually identical to juicer-made juice and just requires a few extra minutes and a cheesecloth.

Beet Carrot Orange Juice

A vibrant beet carrot orange juice made with two small red beets, two orange carrots, one orange, half a honey crisp apple, half a lemon, and a chunk of fresh ginger run through a masticating juicer and poured over ice. Naturally sweet, earthy, and bright with a ginger zing and immunity boosting ingredients in every single sip. Can be made in a blender and strained if you do not have a juicer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

• 2 small red beets
• 2 orange carrots
• 1 orange
• ½ honey crisp apple
• ½ lemon
• chunk of ginger

Instructions

 

• Cut tops off of beets and carrots, peel orange and lemon and cut everything into small enough chunks to go into your juicer.
• Juice all ingredients in a masticating juicer.
• Pour over ice and enjoy!

Notes

*If you want your juice to be sweeter you can add the whole apple or more oranges

*If using a blender, add some water to help everything blend and then pour it into a cheese cloth and squeeze it out into a bowl or pitcher before serving to remove the pulp.

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