Carrot Orange Ginger Juice

Fresh juice in the morning (only after a hot cup of black coffee) is my ideal start to the day. This carrot orange ginger juice is bright, well-rounded, and packed with vitamins and minerals from just four simple ingredients. Carrots, oranges, apples, and fresh ginger, pressed together in under 5 minutes.

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• Carrot orange ginger juice ingredients
• How to make fresh-pressed juice
• A few helpful tips
• What to do with leftover carrot pulp
• Variations
• Storage
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Carrot orange ginger juice ingredients

Sweet carrots, bright citrusy orange, crisp apple, and a subtle kick of ginger. Every ingredient serves a purpose, for both taste and nutrients. Here's what goes into the juicer.

• Carrots: packed with beta carotene and adds other nutrients like biotin, Vitamin K, and potassium.
• Apples: adds a subtle sweetness to the juice that helps round out the earthy flavors of the carrots. Decrease to one apple for less sweetness.
• Fresh oranges: adds a bright citrusy flavor along with Vitamin C, folate, potassium, and calcium. Cara cara, blood orange, navel, and Valencia oranges all work. Use your favorite. 
• Fresh ginger: adds a subtle spicy kick and supports digestion. Start with one inch and adjust to taste. Ginger is potent so a little goes a long way.

How to make fresh-pressed juice

1. Prep the produce

Scrub the carrots well or peel them, and remove the tops. Cut the apples to remove the core. Peel the oranges. Cut a one-inch piece of fresh ginger from the root.

2. Juice

Start the juicer first, then add the carrots. Snuggle the ginger between the apples and oranges before feeding them through to prevent the ginger from getting flung into the discard bucket.

3. Serve

Pour over ice in a tall glass and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor. Store any leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

A few helpful tips

• Use a juicer: I've tried blending and pressing through a nut milk bag, and the results just aren't the same. A juicer gives you a smoother and more flavorful juice. If you're in the market for one, this Epicurious roundup of the best juicers is worth a read.
• Juice the carrots first: empty the discard bucket after juicing them, then add the other ingredients. This makes it easy to save the carrot pulp separately — see the section below for fun ways to use it.
• Taste and adjust: once juiced, taste before serving. Add more ginger for extra zing, more orange or apple for sweetness, or more carrot for a deeper flavor.
• Drink fresh: this juice is best enjoyed immediately after pressing. If storing, seal in a jar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

What to do with leftover carrot pulp

Carrot pulp works beautifully in any recipe that calls for shredded carrots, the texture is similar and it adds natural sweetness. Keep in mind, it's dryer than a freshly grated carrot so you may need to add an extra splash of liquid to your recipe.

A few ideas:

• Add to overnight oats or oatmeal for extra fiber and a subtle sweetness.
• Fold into carrot cake, muffins, or quick breads.
• Mix into veggie burgers or grain bowls for added texture.
• Add to soups or stews as a natural thickener.

Variations

• Pineapple: adds a sweet and tart flavor similar to apple. Add it alongside the apple or swap it out for a tropical twist.
• Turmeric: add a one inch piece of fresh turmeric root along with the ginger for extra anti-inflammatory benefits and a beautiful golden color.
• Coconut water: add a splash to your glass before pouring the juice for extra hydration and a subtle tropical vibe.
• Less bitter: the white pith of the orange peel is what adds any bitterness to the juice. Peel the oranges thoroughly and discard the pith for a cleaner, sweeter flavor.
• More citrus: swap one carrot for an extra orange or add a squeeze of fresh lemon for a brighter, more citrusy flavor.

Storage

Fresh juice is always best enjoyed immediately after pressing. If you have leftovers, store in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. If using a masticating juicer (also called a slow or cold press juicer), the juice will keep for up to 48 hours as it oxidizes more slowly.

Give it a good shake or stir before drinking as the ingredients will naturally as it sits.

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If you made this carrot orange ginger juice recipe, leave a star rating and let me know what juice recipe you'd like to see next. xo, Morgan