Don't worry if you don't own a juicer. This sweet and energizing Apple, Carrot, and Ginger Juice can be made at home using a basic blender and nut milk bag!
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Juice in a blender!
I love when I can enjoy a large glass of fresh fruit and vegetable juice. Especially living in hot and humid Malaysia, sipping on a glass of chilly, fresh juice is such a refreshing way to start the day or get me through a long afternoon.
While I love smoothies, sometimes I just need a lighter drink. That's why I love juice!
My husband and I have loved getting juice for a special treat for years, but it can get super expensive to buy it at the store or a juice stand. My toddler loves juice too so I've been wanting to find a cheaper way to enjoy fresh juice at home.
But to be honest I really can't bring myself to buy another appliance (in this case a juicer). I already have enough dishes to wash!
Enter in: the blender!
Guys, it's possible. You can make fresh juice at home using your blender!
And no, you don't need a high speed, super expensive blender to do it. While I LOVE my Vitamix and use it daily, any blender will do.
Plus, it's easy, cost-effective and doesn't require a lot of clean up.
As much as I'm obsessed with simple fruit juices like this watermelon mint juice, I try to add vegetables to our juice most of the time to add in some extra nutrition.
If you're new to vegetable juice, this apple, carrot and ginger juice is a great recipe to start with! Carrots are naturally sweet and pair perfectly with the sweet, tangy apple and spicy ginger. If you don't like ginger you can omit it or just add a small amount.
"Juice in a blender" ingredients
It's pretty self explanatory what you'll need to make this apple, carrot and ginger juice:
- 1 apple, cored
- 2 carrots (peeled)
- a good knob of ginger (peeled if not organic)
- ½ a lemon, peeled and deseeded (or just the juice)
- water to blend
How to make juice in a blender with step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Place all of the ingredients into a high speed blender (or regular blender!) and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Using a nut milk bag or very fine strainer, strain the blended mixture to remove the pulp. To do this, place a nut milk bag inside of a large pot or bowl and pour the carrot/apple mixture through the bag. Using your hands, squeeze the bag until all the juice has been removed and only the pulp remains.
Step 3: Pour the fresh juice into two glasses and enjoy!
How to store homemade juice
I would recommend enjoying your homemade juice right after making it as it will be the freshest. If you add an acid, like lemon juice in this case, you can store your homemade juice in a sealed jar for about 1 day in the fridge. I wouldn't keep it longer than that though!
Juice vs. smoothies
There seems to be a debate on whether consuming juice or smoothies is healthier. I personally think they both can play a nutritious roll in a balanced diet.
A main pro for smoothies is that they retain all the fiber from the fruits and vegetables. The fiber from the fruits and vegetables helps balance out all the sugar from the fruit and won't give you as big of a sugar rush.
Juice on the other hand has been striped of all the fiber. So if you're enjoying a completely fruit juice, you'll be consuming a lot of sugar without any fiber to balance it out.
However, some people may prefer juice for that exact reason. Due to it's lack of fiber it's less filling than a smoothie while still allowing you to consume a high volume of vitamins and minerals. If you are worried about getting a big sugar rush, stick to more veggie-based juices!
Apple, Carrot, and Ginger Juice using a Blender
Don't worry if you don't own a juicer. This sweet and energizing Apple, Carrot, and Ginger Juice can be made at home using a blender!
Ingredients
- 1 large apple, cored
- 2 large carrots, peeled
- ½ inch piece fresh ginger
- ½ lemon, peeled and deseeded
- 1 ½ cups filtered water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Using a nut milk bag or very fine strainer, strain the blended mixture to remove the pulp. To do this, place a nut milk bag inside of a large pot or bowl and pour the carrot/apple mixture through the bag. Using your hands, squeeze the bag until all the juice has been removed and only the pulp remains.
- Pour the fresh juice into two glasses and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 79Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 36mgCarbohydrates 20gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 4gSugar 13gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 1g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate provided by Nutrionix and should be used for informational purposes only.
What are your favorite juice combinations? I'm hoping to try out some more juice recipes using my blender, so any inspiration you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
Please leave a review of this recipe in the recipe card and share your favorite juice combinations in your review!
jerry D Martin says
what do I do with the pulp from apple/carrot???
what to add too for taste to eat
it has to be good us
Faith VanderMolen says
You could try this recipe! https://lovetobeinthekitchen.com/2016/04/11/healthy-juice-pulp-muffins/
Suzanne says
I don't have a juicer but did some research and saved some money. I went to fabric store and bought some voile ( 1/2 yard for $3. I cut off a piece about 20 x 16 and this recipe was perfectly strained. I can reuse plus have enough left to make 7 more. Much cheaper than nut milk bags.
This juice was very tasty but quite tangy. I drank a glass full and still have about 1/2 glass left for later. I'm going to try sweetening it up a bit with maybe some pineapple next time.
Faith says
Hi Suzanne! I'm glad you found a way to save money while enjoying juice. The voile is a great suggestion, thanks! And definitely adjust the ingredients to suite your taste. Some pineapple would be delicious in this recipe. Good luck!
Suzanne says
Thank you!!!
Faith says
My pleasure!
DC says
Or just buy a Vitamix and you get all the benefits of the natural pulp, totally smoothed out in the drink.
Faith VanderMolen says
Yes! If you have a high speed blender, then you can definitely just enjoy this as a smoothie. Thanks for sharing!
Ben Adam says
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Faith says
Hello Ben. Thank you for your comment! It's exciting what you're doing and I'll definitely check out your FB page. Thanks!
Sylvester says
I am too fat can this mixture help me to reduce fat?.sylvester Ackah from Ghana
Faith says
Hi Sylvester! And hello Ghana! I'm not a nutritionist, but I don't think just one food will help with weight loss. It really depends on your entire diet, everything you eat throughout he week! It definitely wouldn't hurt to include more fresh vegetable juices into your diet though. I hope you try this!
Sandra says
The juice looks gorgeous and I loved your thoughts about idolizing the food.
PS! Cranberries woud also go great in this juice.
Faith says
Thanks Sandra! And that's such a great idea on the cranberries! So much nutritional punch is packed in those lil' guys too:)
Sarah | Well and Full says
SUCH a smart idea using nut milk bags to strain the juice!! I wish I had seen this in my pre-juicer days! 😀
Faith says
Thanks Sarah! It was a fun treat to have on a hot day!
Oscar says
The colour of those carrots is really beautiful. Love my juicer - could not live without it.
Faith says
They are beautiful aren't they!! I notice the carrots here in China right away...so rich and vibrant. Good to know you love your juicer, because we're seriously considering getting one! Which kind do you have?
Oscar says
I have an European brand, Bosch, which was expensive and cheaply made.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jci2xqkVuPY
I recommend a Breville. I was able to get a refurbished one when I lived in the US.
I would like a masticating juicer but I can't afford it.
I sometimes use the pulp in turkey burgers. I know you don't eat meat.
Faith says
Thanks for the info!! And that's a brilliant idea to use the pulp in burgers. I'm sure I could do the same with veggies burgers!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
this juice sounds like a refreshing combo! I have always loved ginger in my juices that i buy but i didn't know that they could be made using a blender! Totally trying that 🙂
Faith says
Thanks Rachel! I hope you try it out!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
That looks like it would be really refreshing! Thanks for sharing and joining the linkup today
Faith says
It's exactly that Deborah! Thanks!
Tina Muir says
Your new pic is BEAAAUUTIFUL! Love it Faith 🙂 This sounds wonderful, it makes me feel refreshed even thinking about it! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Faith says
Thanks Tina!! It's a couple years old actually, but just wanted a simple face shot:) thanks for hosting as always! If my internet doesn't cause me trouble, I'll be sure to check out the other link ups!