Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings 2 drinks (1.5 cups)

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Make fresh carrot-ginger juice at home with this recipe. The sweet carrots and spicy ginger create a perfect balance. You can make this in a high-performance blender or juicer; I will show you how!

Carrot ginger juice in a class with a nob of ginger near it.

Why Carrot Ginger Juice?

Carrot ginger juice combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a spicy ginger kick. This drink has become so popular that even V8 makes a version. However, making carrot juice at home ensures you enjoy the freshest drink possible, free from preservatives or additives.

What Is The Best Way to Juice?

Two standard methods for juicing are a juicer and a blender, each with advantages and drawbacks. Juicing with a juicer produces thicker juice but requires more carrots per glass. Conversely, blending with a high-performance blender requires fewer carrots but produces a more watery drink because you add water.

I prefer using a high-performance blender. It requires less prep work and less food waste, making it a more convenient option.

Tip: Soak the carrots in cold water to soften them before juicing.

Two glasses of carrot juice, one from a blender and one from a juicer.

Additional Combinations

One of my favorite things about juicing is the different flavor combinations. The sky is the limit on flavor combinations. I have tried some wild combinations that tasted great. Here are a few more ideas if you want to add additional flavors:

Juice Combination	Recipe
Carrot Ginger Turmeric Juice	2 carrots, 1-inch ginger, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Carrot Ginger Apple Juice	2 carrots, 1 apple, 1-inch ginger
Carrot Ginger Orange Juice	2 carrots, 2 oranges, 1-inch ginger
Carrot Ginger Apple Beet Juice	2 carrots, 1 apple, 1 beet, 1-inch ginger
Carrot Ginger Celery Juice	2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 apple, 1-inch ginger

Frequently Asked Questions

According to The Wellness Center, carrot ginger juice improves immunity, rejuvenates the skin, offers natural protection against cancer, and helps regulate blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. It also provides enough vitamin A and C to meet your daily needs. Source.

WebMD suggests drinking no more than half a glass, or 4 ounces a day. Drinking more than that can lead to carotenemia, which is when your skin has a yellow tint. Source.

The fiber in carrots can help clean your gut and keep it healthy. When using this recipe, use the blender method to get the most fiber. (Source)

No, you do not need to peel the ginger before juicing. But some people do not like the outer skin and prefer to peel it. Peel or do not peel; it is your choice!

Freshly made carrot juice stays fresh for up to 24 hours when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Over time, carrot juice separates and loses flavor. For this reason, I always recommend drinking it fresh.

If you tried this carrot ginger juice recipe, leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below.

Carrot ginger juice in a juice glass with a knob of ginger next to it.

Carrot Ginger Juice (Blender and Juicing Instructions)

Make fresh carrot ginger juice at home with a blender or a juicer! Both methods make fresh carrot ginger juice that's better than anything you can buy at the store!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: All Day, Breakfast

Cuisine: All

Diet: Vegan

Servings: drinks (1.5 cups)

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Ruth Grindeland

Equipment

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juicer
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high performance blender

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound carrots
▢ 1 -inch section of fresh ginger
▢ 1 squeeze of lemon (optional)
▢ 1 tablespoon honey or blue agave (optional)

Instructions

Preparation

Soak the carrots in cold water for 10 minutes (optional). This softens them and makes them easier to juice. Cut the carrot ends off and chop them into 2-inch pieces.

Using a Juicer

Feed the carrots through the juicer chute until they are processed. Add the ginger (peeled or unpeeled) to the juicer. Pour the juice into a glass. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon and/or honey.

Using a High-Performance Blender

Place the carrots, ginger, and 1/2 cup of water in the blender. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine strainer or cheesecloth, pressing to extract as much juice as possible. Pour the juice into a glass. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon and/or honey and stir.

Notes

Soaking the carrots before juicing them makes it easier to blend.
Juicing yields 1 cup, while blending yields 1.5 cups.
I recommend a high-performance blender for the best juice with limited food waste.