ABC Juice (Apple, Beet, and Carrot Juice)
This vibrant ABC juice blends apple, beet, and carrot into a naturally sweet, earthy, and beautifully colored drink that comes together in just a few minutes.
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Green apple medium, cored (green apple is recommended for tartness, but any variety works)
- 2 carrots large, scrubbed
- 1 beet medium, scrubbed (peeled if you prefer a milder flavor)
- 1/2 lemon juiced - optional to balance the flavors (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Scrub the apple, carrots, and beet well under cold running water. Core the apple and remove the seeds. Peel the beet if you prefer a milder, less earthy flavor. Cut any produce down to a size that fits through your juicer's chute.
- Feed the apple, beet, and carrots through the juicer, alternating between them to keep the extraction smooth.
- Taste and adjust. If needed, stir in the lemon juice. If the flavor is too sweet, add more lemon juice. If it tastes too strong or earthy, stir in a splash of cold water to mellow it out.
- Pour over a glass of ice and serve immediately for the best flavor and color.
Blender method
- Add the chopped apple, beet, and carrots to a high-speed blender with 1/2 cup of water. Blend on high until completely smooth. Pour through a nut milk bag or fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl and squeeze firmly until all the juice is extracted. Pour over ice and serve right away.
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Notes
- Apple variety: Green apples like Granny Smith give the juice a pleasant tartness. If using a sweeter apple such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, add lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
- Beet intensity: If you are new to beet juice, start with a smaller beet and add cold water to taste. The beet flavor can be strong at first.
- Storage: Best served fresh. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir or shake well before serving as separation is normal.
- Freezing: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Leave a little room at the top for expansion. Thaw overnight in the fridge and stir before serving.
- Nutrition note: Nutrition values are based on whole produce. Because juicing removes most of the fiber, actual values will vary depending on your juicer or blending method.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 20519IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg