I was recently asked if I had an energy boosting juice recipe. As I didn’t have one and was curious to try a new juice recipe too, I decided to try this one.
Beetroot is known as an anticancer vegetable and is packed with vitamins, minerals and powerful antioxidants. It is also good for detoxifying the body, reducing blood pressure and providing an energy boost.
Beetroot juice is quick and easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Based on what I’ve read, it’s best not to drink beetroot juice pure as it’s so strong. Rather make the juice combined with other vegetables and fruit (as in the recipe below) to prevent any possible side effects.
Energy Boosting Beetroot Juice Ingredients
- 1 beetroot – you can include the green tops too. When rinsing the beetroot before juicing, be careful that you don’t rub the grit into the skin. If you dislike juices with an “earthy” taste then you can peel the beetroot beforehand.
- 6 celery stalks
- 1 green apple
- whole cucumber
Method
Add the ingredients to the juicer and get juicing! These ingredients made about 900 ml of juice. Look at the lovely blend of green and maroon in the photo above. Stir the juice and pour it in a glass ready to drink 🙂
Freshly made beetroot juice at home definitely tastes different to the ones I’ve tasted in the shop. I’m guessing it’s because there must be a lot more apple juice added to it. At least this way, I know exactly how many vegetables and fruit are in my juice AND homemade is always best! I have to also admit that I did feel more perky after drinking my juice 😉
Have you drank or made beetroot juice before? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below.
Love the colour of the beetroot juice – what a great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Miriam
http://www.londonkitchendiaries.com
I know! I love the colour too 🙂
I had a beetroot juice before but it was a part of a fresh smoothie which I bought. It’s actually ok when mixed with other things but I wouldn’t want to have it on its own!
Petra from behealthynow.co.uk
Hi Petra, beetroot juice on its own would definitely be too strong to drink. Thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
What a pretty colour! I’ve been ill recently and this is definitely what I need to make myself feel better.
Hi Zoe, oh no. Hopefully it will help give you an energy boost then. I also have a Vitamin C juice recipe here on my blog if you’d like to check that out. Thanks for stopping by and reading! 🙂
I have to give this a try, thanks so much for sharing. Happy Monday. Kirsten x
http://www.thelifbissue.com
Thanks for stopping by Kirsten 🙂