Do I need to use a blender?

A Vitamix will be your best bet here. If you have a very strong food processor you could also try using that. A juicer is always an option if you are already a juicer and you own one. But I like to show you how with just a blender you can make many things, including juice.

What other ingredients can I use?

Feel free to add fresh ginger, apples, or oranges. Orange juice or lemon juice will add more vitamin C. Even a roasted beet or a raw beet would be great. It's up to you how you want to adjust the taste of your juice. Starting with more oranges and fewer carrots can be a great way to introduce a new flavor and then work your way towards straight carrot juice.

What are the health benefits of vegetable juice?

Vegetable juices can help increase your intake of micronutrients without having to digest all the fiber in the veggies (which can be hard on the digestive system). For people with blood sugar issues, homemade juice made not be an option. But, for most people, enjoying some vegetables in juice form can be a good source of vitamins. Speak to your healthcare provider if you have questions about whether juicing is right for you.

Vitamix Carrot Juice (How to Juice Carrots in a Blender)

Ingredients

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1 pound carrots, scrubbed well with the tops removed (about 6 medium carrots)
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Cut the carrots into large pieces, no longer than about 2 inches to help ease the blending process.
Add the chopped carrots to the base. Blend or process on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth. You may need to use the tamper to push the carrots into the blade.
Then, pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag, squeezing from the top to catch the carrot juice into a pitcher or bowl. Discard the fiber or save it and use it for another purpose.
Serve the juice immediately, or transfer it to a jar with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

Depending on the freshness of your carrots, this recipe should yield between 10-12 ounces.
You don’t have to peel the carrots for this recipe. Just make sure they are scrubbed well and clean.
Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can also make this recipe in a juicer. You don’t need to strain the juice if you use a juicer.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Juice
Method: Vitamix
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 59
Sugar: 5.8 g
Sodium: 97.4 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 13.7 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg