Description
A vibrant beet juice that provides a clean, steady energy lift without the coffee crash, perfect for mornings or pre-workout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium raw beet, scrubbed and trimmed
- 1 small apple or 1 carrot for sweetness
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 small cucumber or 2 celery stalks (optional for hydration)
- Cold water or ice, as needed for blending
Instructions
- Wash and prep everything. Chop the beet and apple into chunks that fit your juicer or blender.
- For juicer method: Feed beet, apple or carrot, ginger, and cucumber or celery through the juicer. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness with more apple or brightness with more lemon.
- For blender method: Add chopped beet, apple or carrot, ginger, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup cold water to the blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag, pressing with a spoon to extract the juice.
- Serve over ice and drink immediately for peak flavor and nutrients.
Notes
Start with half a beet if you are new to the flavor, and customize your juice with herbs like mint or basil. Prep chopped beets and ginger in a sealed container for up to 2 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg