Orange Juice is a healthy, refreshing and naturally sweet fruit juice loaded with health benefits. It is usually made with fresh oranges and lemon juice. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Orange Juice with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show the process visually clear. This homemade Orange Juice is one of the best drinks to enjoy with your breakfast or as summer refreshment. And the best part is, it is 100% fruit juice without any artificial sweeteners.
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What is Orange Juice?
Orange Juice is a healthy, and refreshing fruit drink loaded with vitamins and minerals. It is usually made with fresh oranges that are squeezed with a handheld juicer, electric juicer, or blender.
Even though there are tons of Orange Juice brands available in the market, making it at home is always healthy. As all of you know many store brought juices are added with sugar that are not good for regular consumption. And this homemade version shared here uses only fresh oranges that delivers the best and 100% real fruit juice.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Orange Juice are fresh oranges and few tablespoons of Lemon Juice. And this an 100% fruit juice without any added artificial sugar which is good for healthy and regular consumption.
- Orange - I have used mandarin oranges which gives the perfect sweet and tartness to the drink. And you can also use navel, clementines, tangerines, blood oranges or any other oranges thats handy to you
- Lemon Juice - It is an optional ingredient, you can use or skip it
How to make Orange Juice?
The recipe I have shared here is the Orange Juice made with fresh mandarin oranges. I have explained how to make it in a blender as well as in a handheld juicer. The recipe does not have any artificial sweetener and it is an 100% fruit juice.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.
Orange Juice in a blender
- Peel - Peel the oranges and separate their segments
- Add to blender - In a blender jar, add the peeled oranges, lemon juice, and water
- Blend - Close the lid and blend until it turns smooth. Make sure not to over blend the fruit to avoid crushing the seeds which make the juice bitter. Alternatively you can also remove the seeds before adding the fruit to the blender jar. And you can also consume the juice with its pulp
- Filter - Now filter it using a fine-mesh strainer. Make sure to mix well with a spoon to extract the juice.And do not discard the pulp, you can use it to bake bread, cakes, or muffins
- Serve - Now the healthy and refreshing juice is ready for you to taste and enjoy
Orange Juice in a handheld juicer
- Cut and squeeze - Cut the oranges into half and squeeze the fruit using a handheld juicer, This method takes some time but it also delivers a fresh juice
- Serve - Serve this refreshing juice along with your breakfast, or quench your thirst on hot summer days
Tips
- For Best Flavor - Always make sure to use fresh oranges to achieve the best taste and flavor
- Types of Oranges - I have used mandarin oranges to make this drink and you can also use navel oranges, blood oranges, clementine's, or tangerines that are handy to you
- Lemon Juice - I have also used lemon juice to achieve extra citrusy punch to my drink and it is optional you can use or skip it
- Juicing Methods - The recipe I have shared here shows making orange juice in a blender and handheld juicer but you can also use an electric juicer to achieve similar results
- Leftover Pulp - Do not discard the orange pulp, you can use them to bake bread, cakes, muffins, or granola bars
Benefits
Is Orange Juice good for you? Yes it is! According to NCBI, consuming Orange juice has lot of health benefits and helps an individual to satisfy nutrient and fruit intake. Their research also says,
- Orange Juice helps in promoting healthy diet quality
- Lowers LDLs
- Decrease the risk of obesity
- Loaded with antioxidants that helps to decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer and aging
According to WebMD, Orange Juice is an excellent source for vitamins and minerals and it helps in healthy immune support system.
Calories
This Orange Juice that I have shared here contains 208 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change or add any ingredients. You can also find a detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
This Juice stays good for up to 2 days in the refrigerator in a closed jar or pitcher. But I always love to consume it as fresh as possible to enjoy its nutritional benefits.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this homemade Orange Juice along with breakfast or to refresh yourself on a hot summer day.
Related Recipes
You can also similar juice recipes below and more at summer drinks recipes and healthy drinks recipes.
- Watermelon Juice
- Mango Juice
- Apple Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Strawberry Juice
- Celery Juice
- Cucumber Juice
- Green Juice
- Grape Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Aguas Fresca
- Homemade Electrolyte Drink
Orange Juice Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Orange Juice Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a healthy drink at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Orange Juice
Ingredients
- 9 Oranges
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
To make Orange Juice in a blender
- Peel the oranges and separate their segments
- In a blender jar, add the peeled oranges, lemon juice, and water
- Close the lid and blend until it turns smooth
- Now filter it using a fine-mesh strainer. Make sure to mix well with a spoon to extract the juice. And do not discard the pulp, you can use it to bake bread, cakes, or muffins
- Now the healthy and refreshing orange juice is ready for you to taste and enjoy
To make Orange Juice in a handheld juicer
- Cut the oranges into half and squeeze the fruit using a handheld juicer, This method takes some time but it also delivers a fresh juice
- Now pour the squeezed or filtered juice into a serving glass and it now ready to taste and enjoy
Video
Notes
- For Best Flavor - Always make sure to use fresh oranges to achieve the best taste and flavor
- Types of Oranges - I have used mandarin oranges to make this juice and you can also use navel oranges, blood oranges, clementines, or tangerines that are handy to you
- Lemon Juice - I have also used lemon juice to achieve extra citrusy punch to my orange juice and it is optional you can use or skip it
- Juicing Methods - The recipe I have shared here shows making orange juice in a blender and handheld juicer but you can also use an electric juicer to achieve similar results
- Leftover Pulp - Do not discard the orange pulp, you can use them to bake bread, cakes, muffins, or granola bars
Nutrition
FAQ
It is an healthy, and refreshing fruit drink loaded with vitamins,and minerals. It is usually made with fresh oranges that are squeezed with handheld juicer, electric juicer or blender.
Yes it is! According to NCBI, consuming it has lot of health benefits and helps an individual to satisfy nutrient and fruit intake. Their research also says,Orange Juice helps in promoting healthy diet quality, lowers LDLs, decrease the risk of obesity, loaded with antioxidants that helps to decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer and aging.
Usually it is a good source of vitamins and minerals but many store brought juices have added sugar that is not good for regular intake. If you prefer to take it regularly then always make sure to consume freshly squeezed juice or 100% juice that does not contain sugar.
This Juice that I have shared here contains 208 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change or add any ingredients. You can also find a detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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