Orange juice is a classic breakfast staple; it’s truly a cup of sunshine! This homemade orange juice recipe is delicious, nutritious, and easy.
Recipe Ingredients
8 ripe navel oranges (yes, that’s all you need!)
How To Make Orange Juice
Step 1: Use your hands to roll the oranges back and forth on the counter top a few times. Use a knife to cut each orange in half.
Step 2: Place each orange half on a citrus juicer, moving the orange from side to side and squeezing out all of the juice. Juice all 8 oranges.
Step 3: Pour the juice into two separate glasses. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
The short answer? Yes. Oranges are a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, fiber, calcium, potassium, citric acid, and many more. This orange juice recipe has no added sugars so you reap all of the benefits!
Ripe navel oranges are the best oranges to use. However, you can also use blood oranges if you desire.
If you don’t like pulp, pour your orange juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove any extra pulp.
You can still make homemade orange juice if you don't have a citrus juicer. Follow Step 1 above and then cut your oranges in half. Once they're cut simply squeeze them into a glass or bowl. You can also peel your oranges and then cut them into pieces and blend.
You don't have to throw leftover orange peels away! You can use the peels for a lot of different things including, compost, as a garbage disposal freshener, for orange zest, or for potpourri.
Healthcare professionals and dietitians recommend that adults drink no more than 1 cup of 100% fruit juice each day.
Homemade Orange Juice Storage Instructions
Leftovers will stay good for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Rolling the oranges on the countertop loosens up the juice inside the orange so that more juice comes out when you begin to juice the oranges.
- If your oranges aren’t very juicy, you can microwave them for about 10 seconds, which should help.
- Make sure to choose ripe oranges so that your juice is sweet. If your orange juice is too tart, you can add some sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
📖 Recipe
Homemade Orange Juice Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ripe navel oranges
Instructions
- Use your hands to roll the oranges back and forth on the counter top a few times. Use a knife to cut each orange in half.
- Place each orange half on a citrus juicer, moving the orange from side to side and squeezing out all of the juice. Juice all 8 oranges.
- Pour the juice into two separate glasses. Enjoy!
Notes
- Rolling the oranges on the countertop loosens up the juice inside the orange so that more juice comes out when you begin to juice the oranges.
- If your oranges aren’t very juicy, you can microwave them for about 10 seconds, which should help.
- Make sure to choose ripe oranges so that your juice is sweet. If your orange juice is too tart, you can add some sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
Can't get enough of homemade drink recipes? I've got you!
This apple juice recipe contains apples and only apples. It has no added sugars, acids, or preservatives and can be made in under 20 minutes.
My homemade pineapple juice recipe is refreshing, hydrating, delicious, and oh so nutritious. It’s also easy to make with only 4 steps - and can be made in under 20 minutes.
Let's face it, drinking the daily recommended amount of water can be tough. Fortunately, I have three tried and true infused water recipes that will refresh and hydrate your body.
This carrot juice recipe is SO easy and so nutritious. Carrot juice has the ability to boost immunity, improve your eye health, and offer your body so many vitamins all while tasting delicious.
This beetroot juice recipe not only creates the most beautiful colored juice but also gives your body so many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Comments
No Comments