Beetroot is one of those things people either love or avoid. If you’re in the avoid camp, this is the juice to change your mind. The orange carries the flavour, so you get all the benefit of the beetroot without the earthy wallop you might be dreading.
It’s a gentler introduction to beet juice than the full Heart Beet Elixir, and just as good for steady energy through the morning.
Why these ingredients work
Beetroot brings the nitrates that support healthy blood flow and, with it, steady energy. Celery adds vitamin K and keeps it fresh. Orange and apple carry the flavour while adding vitamin C, and ginger warms it through. It’s an energy juice that doesn’t rely on caffeine or a sugar spike.
FAQ
Is beetroot juice an energy drink?
In a natural sense, yes. The nitrates in beetroot support blood flow, which many people feel as steadier energy. It won’t hit like a caffeine drink, but it also won’t crash.
Does this taste like beetroot?
Barely. The orange and apple are sweet enough that you mostly taste citrus and fruit. It’s the easiest way into beet juice.
Can I make it in a blender?
Yes, though beetroot is fibrous, so strain it well through a nut milk bag. A juicer gives the smoothest result.
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Beetroot Celery Ginger and Orange Juice
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or blender and sieve
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 1 beetroot scrubbed
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 inch ginger peeled
- 2 oranges peeled
- 1 apple cored
Instructions
Juicer method
- Scrub the beetroot, core the apple and peel the oranges and ginger.
- Juice the beetroot, celery and ginger first, then the orange and apple.
- Stir and serve immediately.
Blender method
- Chop everything and blend with a splash of water.
- Strain through a fine sieve and serve chilled.