This Beet Juice recipe is a refreshing drink that is so easy to make and tastes great with no earthy flavor. Even if you don’t like beets, you’ll love the flavor of this homemade juice that also includes other vegetables plus apple and ginger. Learn how to make beet juice using a juicer or a blender!

glass of homemade beet juice on table.

Recipe Notes

  • Save your money on expensive store-bought juice drinks and make your own instead using a cold press juicer or a high-speed blender and a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag.
  • The ingredients in this homemade Beetroot Juice recipe all support your health. Beets have been studied for their role in aiding detox, heart health, high blood pressure, and athletic performance due to their dietary nitrates.
  • Many people complain that beets and beet juice taste “earthy” or “like dirt.” This recipe will change your mind since it’s naturally sweet and mild in flavor.

Key Ingredients

ingredients for making beet juice.

While you can certainly use just beets to make beet juice, I like to add a few other select veggies and fruits to help make the flavor more palatable and inviting.

  • Raw beets are the base of this beet juice. You can use red beets, orange beets, yellow beets, or striped beets.
  • Apple adds a sweet note to the beetroot juice and helps mask any of the “earthy” flavor from the beets. You can use a red apple or a green apple.
  • Cucumber helps add more liquid to the juice overall. You can use whatever type of cucumber you like.
  • Fresh lemon juice or lime juice helps adds a bright flavor to the juice.
  • Fresh ginger adds a spicy flavor to the juice, plus ginger has anti-inflammatory benefits.

Be sure to see the full recipe card for the exact measurements!

Recipe Steps

Here is an overview for how to make beet juice using a juicer or a blender.

collage for making beet juice in a blender.

Step One

Chop your vegetables into 1-inch pieces for easier blending. 

Step Two

Combine them in a high-speed blender with 1/3 cup of filtered water. Or, if using a juicer, feed the chopped produce into the feeding tube of your juicer.

You can use centrifugal juicers, but I prefer cold press juicers, slow juicers, or a masticating juicer.

Step Three

Blend on high until the ingredients are relatively smooth. 

Step Four

Squeeze the juice through a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl. Discard the juice pulp or save it to use in muffins or crackers.

If using a juicer, transfer the juiced mixture to a pitcher or glasses for serving.

Serve your juice immediately.

pouring beet juice into glass.

Recipe Tips

  • Beets are generally available all year round, just look for them in the produce section of your local grocery store (see my entire clean eating food list). I’ve also included beetroot on my list of the best vegetables for picky eaters since they are high in natural sugars.
  • I recommend using about one pound of beets for this juice. One pound of raw beets is equal to about 5 medium beets or 3 large beets. You can easily double this recipe to make more juice.
  • You do not need to peel or cook your beets before juicing them, just be sure to scrub and wash them well. In other words, use raw uncooked beets when making beet juice. Raw beets will yield more juice than cooked beets, plus you’ll get other benefits as well.
  • You may wish to wear disposable gloves when handling raw beets as they can temporarily stain your hands.

Recipes FAQs

Can I drink beet juice everyday?

Check with your doctor first, but you can likely drink beet juice everyday as long as you don’t have any troublesome side effects, such as digestive distress. You may also want to monitor your blood pressure if you are drinking beet juice to lower blood pressure. 

Do I need to peel the beets before juicing them?

No, just be sure to scrub and wash them well before juicing.

Can a person with normal blood pressure drink beet juice?

Consuming small amounts of beet juice should be fine for people with normal blood pressure. But, of course, you may wish to check with your healthcare provider to be sure.

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two glasses of homemade beet juice surrounded by lemons and beet greens.

Beet Juice Recipe (Juicer or Blender)

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This homemade Beet Juice recipe is light, refreshing, and surprisingly delicious, even for people who don’t usually enjoy beets. The natural sweetness of apple and the zing of fresh ginger help balance out any earthy flavor, along with other ingredients for a well-rounded taste. You can make this easy recipe using either a juicer or a blender.

  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound beets, washed with the greens removed and the ends cut off (about 5 medium beets)
  • 1 large cucumber or 3–4 small cucumbers
  • 1 apple
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 lemon or lime
  • 1 1-inch knob of fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Wash the produce and chop everything so the pieces will fit into the feeder tube of your juicer. Remove the skin from the lemon and the ginger. 
  2. Feed the vegetable and fruit pieces through the juicer, alternating harder and softer textured pieces to aid in the juicing process. Or, if using a blender, add the ingredients to the base of a high speed blender. Add 1/2 cup of water and lock on the lid. Blend until well combined and then strain the juice through a nut milk bag into a large bowl. 
  3. Serve your fresh beet juice immediately, or store in the refrigerator in a covered container.

Notes

  1. One pound of beets is equal to about 5 medium beets or 3 large beets.
  2. You can easily double this recipe to make more juice.
  3. Fresh juice is best served within 48 hours of making it.
  4. You may wish to wear disposable gloves when handling raw beets as they can temporarily stain your hands.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 ounces
  • Calories: 42
  • Sugar: 7.2 g
  • Sodium: 20.2 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Recipe Substitutes

  • Add a splash of cranberry juice: For a tart, antioxidant-rich twist.
  • Incorporate other vegetables: Combine with celery, carrots, or spinach for additional nutrients and a mild flavor. Check out my Beet Carrot Juice.
  • Include other fresh herbs: Mint, basil, or cilantro can add a refreshing and aromatic note. See my list of the best herbs for juicing.

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is a certified holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.

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Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.