Orange Carrot Juice
Brighten up your day with this invigorating Orange Carrot Juice recipe! Packed with vitamin C and beta-carotene, this vibrant blend offers a refreshing tang and a touch of natural sweetness. Sip on this colorful elixir to boost your immune system while awakening your taste buds.
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Fresh juices like this carrot and juice taste deliver a delicious burst of vitamins and minerals. More faves include this Mint and Grapefruit Juice and this Green Apple Juice. We have lots of Healthy Drinks recipes so have a look!
Why we love this recipe
- This vibrant concoction is a tasty way to strengthen your immune system while savoring the natural flavors of fruits and vegetables in one wholesome glass.
- The natural sugars in oranges and carrots provide a quick energy boost, making this juice an awesome pick-me-up option.
- This fresh juice incorporates more fruits and vegetables into our diet without much effort.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Bonus!
What are the carrot and orange juice benefits?
There are so many benefits of carrot juice recipes. Add a medium orange to a couple of carrots and you have your daily values met for many essential vitamins and minerals.
- Fresh orange juice is a brilliant source of vitamin C which keeps your skin bright. Vitamin C can also play a key role in reducing inflammation.
- Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A which prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
- With the antioxidants in carrots and you also have added protection from sun damage.
- The high water content in oranges aids in hydration.
- Carrots contain a good dose of magnesium to promote energy and proper muscle function. They also contain beta-carotene which may boost brain function and lutein which has eye health benefits.
Ingredients
- peeled oranges – use your favorite variety! Some of our faves include sweet oranges such as navel oranges, cara cara oranges, blood oranges, valencia oranges, and even tangerines.
- carrots – since we leave the peel on in this recipe consider using organic carrots. Simply trim off the ends.
Equipment
- juicer – we use a Breville Juicer for this recipe which is a centrifugal juicer that uses a high-speed spinning blade to extract juice from fruits and vegetables.
Instructions
Step 1
First, start by peeling the oranges as the juicer is not designed to handle thick orange peels.
Plus the peels are bitter and won’t taste very good in the juice.
Step 2
Next, pass the carrots and oranges through a juicer.
The pure juice will come out of the juicer chute and into the container.
Step 3
Then, pour your juice into glasses.
Easy peasy!
Expert tips
This recipe isn’t for a regular blender. Hard veggies like carrots just don’t blend enough to make pure juice without pulp.
Cut the carrot into smaller chunks for easier juicing!
Recipe variations
- Add a knob of fresh ginger to the carrot orange blend for added potassium and minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Supercharge this juice with a sprinkle of turmeric which has the potential to improve heart health.
- Toss in a few chunks of pineapple for the enzymes! They may help improve digestion.
Serving suggestions
- My favorite way to enjoy this fresh juice is poured over ice. It is perfect in the morning during the warmer months.
- Enjoy as a healthy and energizing addition to your breakfast. Pair it with your morning meal, such as peanut butter granola, yogurt, or a bowl of chia overnight oats, for a nutritious start to the day.
- Have a glass before exercising. The natural sugars from the oranges can provide a quick burst of energy to power through your workout.
- Incorporate the juice into smoothies to add extra nutrition. We love adding it to a green smoothie to lend some added sweetness.
FAQS
Most juicers do a good job of separating the juice from the pulp, but if your juicer doesn’t remove all the pulp, you may strain the juice through a fine sieve to achieve a smoother texture.
There is no specific “best” time to drink carrot orange juice. The important thing is to drink it when the juice is fresh to get the most out of the nutritional benefits.
Storage tips
For the freshest taste and highest nutritional value, it’s best to enjoy the juice immediately after juicing.
If you need to store it, you can use an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
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**This recipe was originally posted on June 15, 2014, updated on March 11, 2020, and December 9, 2021, and again on July 31, 2023, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.**
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Orange Carrot Juice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 large carrots
- 2 oranges *peeled
Instructions
- Trim the ends off of the carrots and cut them into large chunks.
- Peel the oranges.
- Pass the carrots and oranges through the juicer.
- Enjoy over ice or at room temperature.
Video
Notes
Storage tips
- For the freshest taste and highest nutritional value, it’s best to enjoy the juice immediately after juicing.
- If you need to store it, you can use an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.