Healthy Juicing Recipes

Not many people consider bananas and oranges as a great match, nor do you think of bananas when it comes to juice – they tend to make much better smoothies. However, I decided to try this combination, and was very, very impressed with the results. The banana makes it frothy, and also takes away from the acidity of the oranges. Somehow, it make a sweet juice, with a nice silky texture – not to mention, it is very, very healthy.

Banana Orange Juice

1 medium sized banana
4 juicing oranges

Peel banana and add it to the blender. Juice oranges in a citrus juicer (or you could use your juicing machine). Add orange juice to blender and blend until smooth. There is no need to add anything else to this juice, it is delicious as is. One way to alter it would be to add milk. This makes it taste a bit creamier, and gives it sort of an orange creamsicle taste. Also delicious and very healthy. A great smoothie option.

Banana Strawberry Juice

1 medium sized banana
4 juicing oranges

I tried the same thing but with strawberries instead of oranges. The results were pretty decent, but not as good as oranges and bananas. This one was better as a smoothie, with milk added. Nonetheless, both options are great, and if you’re looking for less calories, or your juicing for health, then the banana strawberry juice is delicious.

We love to share our gourmet juice recipes with you, and what is more gourmet than juices made with this Amazonian lemon-like fruit????  It is called a camu-camu, and although hard to find, is definitely worth looking for it. See video we’ve included below for some more info.

This fruit has a flavor similar to that of lemon juice, although slightly “fruitier” and more tropical, if that makes any sense.  It has to be combined with juices that have some sweetness to them, or you will have to add sugar to the juice.  Some fantastic combinations include maracuya, strawberries, oranges, granny smith apples, pinneaple, and kiwis.  Here are some recommended gourmet, healthy juices made with camu-camu.

Green and Red Apple  with Camu Camu Juice

Granny smith apples combine best with the camu camu, but the red apples in this add a bit of a sweetness, making it a perfect combination, and no need to add sugar.  This is a juice that is very high in Vitamin C, and is fairly low calorie, making it great for weight loss. This juice must be made in a juicer, its just not the same in a blender.

2 granny smith apples
2 red delicious apples
1 tsp grated ginger (just a hint for a spec of flavor, but its important)
5 camu camus

Add to juicer, and enjoy!!!!

Passionfruit Strawberry Orange and Camu Camu Juice

Another to die (live?) for combination. I love maracuya, I think it is perhaps my favorite fruit for juices. It is also very acidic, though the strawberries diminish the acidity. Its best to use really sweet oranges, otherwise, sugar may be necessary. ***Note: These are also spectacular for making fruit freezes***

10 strawberries
1 Passion Fruit
5 camu camus
6 sweet oranges

This one does not need a juicer. Can be made in a blender or a juicer. This one is a super vitamin C kick, and is VERY refreshing.

Pineapple Golden Kiwi and Camu Camu Juice

This doesn’t actually have to be made with golden kiwi, but I prefer it. It can be made in a juicer or a blender, but if made in a blender, you will probably want to strain it. It is very tropical, quite sweet (as long as you can find good pineapple) and ooooos o tasty. The kids love this one.

2 cups Pineapple
2 Golden Kiwis
3 Camu Camu

This may seem like a weird combination, but this is a killer juice. Truly unbelievable, it may be my new favorite. The trick is to have lots of strawberries and lots of orange juice. The blueberries shouldn’t be overpowering, you just want a few to add a bit of sweetness to the juice, which should be somewhat tart. It also gives it a rich, dark red color. Here are approximate amounts, but it depends a lot on the strawberries and blueberries – such as how sweet or tart they are.

For 2 glasses of this delicious, healthy, low fat juice:

4 oranges
10 strawberries
1/4 cup blueberries

Wash well all fruit. Peel oranges, add to juicer, and then add the strawberries and blueberries. Juice. And enjoy!

This can easily be made with a blender, but you’ll have to strain it.