Carrot Juice is a tasty, colourful drink made by blending carrots, with sugar & lemon extract. Carrot Juice is healthy, quick to make and a wise choice of welcome drink compared to the regular aerated drinks. Let us learn to make Carrot Juice with step by step pictures and video.
Carrot Juice is a healthy and nutritious juice which you can have anytime of the day. I love it as a breakfast juice, easy to make and refreshing to drink. Its already summer and am in the look out for easy and fresh juices to be consumed to keep myself fresh, and this one suited the bill aptly. Amma makes this juice often with lemon but this time I tried it with ginger and the flavour was too good. The color is eyecatchy so am sure kids will love it too.
About Carrot Juice
Carrot juice is a popular and refreshing drink made by juicing fresh carrots. It is a rich source of vitamins and nutrients, particularly vitamin A. Carrots are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene which helps in maintaining healthy skin, eyesight and immune system function.
Carrot Juice is also low in calories and high in antioxidants, making it a popular choice for those seeking a healthy and refreshing drink. This Juice can be made at home using a juicer or blender.
This Juice is low in calories and high in antioxidants. It also contains soluble fiber which is very essential for good digestion. In addition to its health benefits, Carrot is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, stir fries, milkshakes, smoothies, soups, cakes, cookies, salads etc.
You can check out other summer special juices too. Check out Carrot Orange Juice for a variation.
Carrot Juice Ingredients
- Carrots – Choose fresh tender carrots. Rinse well, peel off the skin then cut into cubes.
- Ginger – Use ginger that is fibreless.
- Lemon – Lemon adds a nice tangy taste to the drink.
- Water – Use fresh clean chill water or regular water.
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📖 Recipe
Carrot Juice Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 medium sized carrots
- one 1 inch ginger piece deskinned
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 lemon
Instructions
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Take 4 medium sized carrots – Rinse the carrots well first. Trim both the edges.
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Peel the skin and discard the skin.
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Chop the carrots into small cubes.
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To a mixer jar add chopped carrots along with a 1 inch piece of ginger. Add sugar if you want.
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Add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup water to it.
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Grind it smooth.
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Pour the mixture to a strainer and press with a spatula to extract juice completely.
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Fresh carrot juice is ready!
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Add lemon juice from 1/2 lemon. If you like more tangy you can juice from 1 lemon itself. It depends on the sweetness of the carrots.
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Mix it well.
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Carrot Juice is ready to serve!
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Pour into serving glass and serve immediately.
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Enjoy fresh delicious carrot juice!
Video
Notes
- Carrot ginger lemon combination is just too good , do try this and see.
- The juice of carrots is just enough but may be if you want you can add 1/2 cup water.
- Do it add more. If you want you can add sugar but I usually skip it these days. It depends on the sweetness of the carrots, if it is too bland then you can add sugar.
- Serve the juice fresh and consume it immediately.
- If you don’t like ginger then skip it and make it as plain carrot juice.
Nutrition
Carrot Juice Recipe Step by Step
1.Take 4 medium sized carrots – Rinse the carrots well first. Trim both the edges.
2.Peel the skin and discard the skin.
3.Chop the carrots into small cubes.
4.To a mixer jar add chopped carrots along with a 1 inch piece of ginger. Add sugar if you want.
5.Add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup water to it.
6.Grind it smooth.
7.Pour the mixture to a strainer and press with a spatula to extract juice completely.
8.Fresh carrot juice is ready!
9.Add lemon juice from 1/2 lemon. If you like more tangy you can juice from 1 lemon itself. It depends on the sweetness of the carrots.
10.Mix it well.
11.Carrot Juice is ready to serve!
12.Pour into serving glass and serve immediately.
13.Enjoy fresh delicious carrot juice!
Enjoy!!
Expert Tips
- Carrot ginger lemon combination is just too good , do try this and see.
- The juice of carrots is just enough but may be if you want you can add 1/2 cup – 3/4 cup water. Do it add more as it mayh become too watery.
- If you want you can add sugar but I usually skip it these days.
- It depends on the sweetness of the carrots, if it is too bland then you can add sugar.
- Serve the juice fresh and consume it immediately.
- If you don’t like ginger then skip it and make it as plain.
Serving & Storing Suggestion
You can serve the juice as such or add few icecubes if you prefer. If you prefer sweetness then add sugar while blending. Store it in fridge and consume it within a day. I wouldn’t recommend storing it for more than a day, carrot juice tastes best when consumed fresh.
FAQS
1.How long can I store the juice?
You can store this juice in fridge for a day. But it is best to consume the juice fresh so I would not recommend storing it for more than a day.
2.What is Carrot Juice good for?
Carrot juice is incredibly nutritious helps to improve eye health, skin and boost your immune system.
3.What is the best time to drink carrot juice?
The best time to drink carrot juice is morning or even mid morning around 11AM -12 PM.
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