This Orange & Carrot Juice is a refreshing and healthy juice recipe made with lots of fresh oranges and fresh carrots. This is a perfect breakfast juice or an afternoon pick-me-up that is packed with vitamins and minerals.
Jump to:
- Why You Will Love This Fresh Juice Recipe
- Key Ingredients & Optional Additions:
- Can We Drink Orange & Carrot Together?
- Is Carrot and Orange Juice Good for you? The Benefits of Orange & Carrot Juice:
- How To Make Homemade Fresh Carrot Orange Juice
- Storage Instructions:
- Does Carrot Juice Reduce Weight?
- Is It OK To Drink Carrot Juice On An Empty Stomach?
- Orange & Carrot Juice
Why You Will Love This Fresh Juice Recipe
This healthy juice recipe is made using fresh fruit and vegetables so it is full of vibrant flavor and contains high levels of nutrients. It is a great way to ensure you are consuming a healthy amount of fruit and vegetables each day.
It is also a great way to get a boost in hydration along with a natural boost in nutrients and minerals. Hydration is vital to good health so drinking carrot and orange juice is a great way to keep you healthy and hydrated.
It is also a great way to use up some fresh produce that may have been sitting in your fridge for a while. And of course, by making delicious fresh juice you are guaranteed fresh, vibrant flavor that is 100% pure and natural!
Have you ever tried a juice cleanse? We wrote a post all about squeezed juice cleanses. You can read about it HERE.
Key Ingredients & Optional Additions:
- Carrots: They are easy to find at any time of the year and are a great affordable veggie. Make sure you are using fresh carrots for sweetness and the best flavor.
- Oranges: Fresh, sweet oranges are best for juicing. So use whichever oranges are seasonal and available to you. You can use any type of orange for this recipe including You can use whatever types of oranges you can get your hands on, including naval oranges, Valencia oranges, Spanish oranges, or Cara Cara oranges.
- Optional additions: I like to add a small knob of fresh ginger for a little extra flavor and kick. You could also add some fresh lemon juice and/or pineapple juice to add some brightness to your juice. If your juice is not sweet enough for your preference, feel free to add some honey or apple juice to sweeten it up.
Can We Drink Orange & Carrot Together?
Yes, yes, and yes! The flavors of orange & carrot work incredibly well together. The zesty, vibrant orange combines beautifully with the earthy, sweet carrots.
This orange and carrot juice is mildly sweet and well-balanced in flavor. It also provides a good combination of different vitamins and minerals.
Another delicious juice combination is carrot and mango. If you like the sound of that then check out my delicious and easy Carrot Mango Juice recipe!
Is Carrot and Orange Juice Good for you? The Benefits of Orange & Carrot Juice:
Fresh Orange Carrot Juice offers many health benefits and it is a highly nutritious juice option that is very good for you. Both carrots and oranges provide the body with many beneficial minerals and vitamins, as well as increase hydration levels.
Orange juice is loaded with Vitamin C and carrots provide lots of beta-carotene, as well as B vitamins, potassium, and other minerals. Beta carotene does wonders for the body and helps to fight off disease-causing free radicals.
Along with high levels of vitamin C, carrots and oranges also contain Vitamins A, B, E, and K, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. They have been found to fight inflammation, relieve congestion, and protect eyesight and brain function among many other health benefits.
Carrots are incredibly good for you. They keep your liver clean, improve your skin, and even contain cancer-fighting properties. To find out more about the benefits of carrots, check out our post on 10 Reasons To Drink Carrot Juice Every Day.
How To Make Homemade Fresh Carrot Orange Juice
This juice is so easy to make and contains just two simple ingredients: fresh carrots and fresh oranges. Both the ingredients are prepared and then placed in a juicer.
I find this juice best served cold, but it can also be served immediately. Just pour it into a glass and enjoy! You can find more detailed instructions in the recipe card below.
Alterations or Substitutions: This juice can easily be adapted according to your preferences. You can make this juice recipe a bit sweeter by using more oranges or adding fresh apples/apple juice. Or you could add celery to your juice to get even more vegetables in.
Ginger is also an optional addition as it adds a zesty kick which works perfectly with oranges and carrots. Fresh ginger also adds even more health benefits which is always a good thing!
Storage Instructions:
This Carrot Orange juice is best enjoyed fresh, but it can last for up to three days in the fridge. It is best to store the fresh juice in an airtight container/jar.
Does Carrot Juice Reduce Weight?
Carrot juice is great for weight loss. It has an incredibly high fibre content which helps you feel fuller for longer. A glass of carrot and orange juice only contains about 200 calories and tons of health benefits.
Is It OK To Drink Carrot Juice On An Empty Stomach?
Carrot and orange juice can be enjoyed any time of the day. I love kicking off my day with a fresh breakfast juice but carrot juice has also been shown to help with sleep. So really any time of day is perfect. Drinking carrot juice on an empty stomach is really good for you as your body will absorb more of the nutrients much faster.
Orange & Carrot Juice
This Orange & Carrot Juice is a refreshing and healthy juice recipe made with fresh oranges and fresh carrots. The perfect juice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up that is packed with vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- 8 medium carrots
- 8 medium oranges
- 1 knob fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the tops off the carrots and peel the oranges.
- Place the prepared carrots and oranges in a juicer.
- Once juiced, refrigerate or serve immediately.
Notes
You can make this juice recipe a bit sweeter by using more oranges or adding fresh apples/apple juice. Or you could add celery to your juice to get even more vegetables in.
Storage Instructions
This Carrot Orange juice is best enjoyed fresh, but it can last for up to three days in the fridge. It is best to store the fresh juice in an airtight container/jar.
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