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If you’re looking for a beet juice recipe you’ll crave, you’re in the right place. I’ll walk you through the juicing process step by step, so you’ll get delicious results on your first try.

Once you taste this combination of tangy lemon, sweet carrots, and a hint of spicy ginger, you may find yourself actually craving beets. (Which is a good thing—check out the potential health benefits below!)

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“First time ever drinking beets! I was afraid to try beet juice because I don’t generally eat beets. Surprisingly delicious recipe. I will make more.” – Jennifer

beet juice in a glass near sliced lemon and apple.

Why You’ll Love this Beet Juice Recipe

It may lower blood pressure. Beetroot juice has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure, which, in turn, may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease. When it comes to lowering blood pressure, raw beet juice seems to be more effective than cooked beets, although both show benefits.

It could improve blood flow. The body converts the nitrates in beets into nitric oxide, which may help relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. Research suggests that this effect is only temporary, lasting about 6 hours after consumption. So, you’ll need to consume nitrate-rich foods (like this beet juice) daily to get continued results.

It may help athletes. Research suggests that drinking beet juice may help athletes improve athletic performance and endurance.

It’s anti-inflammatory. Beets contain phytonutrients called betalains (the specific pigment in beets is called betanin), which may help to lower inflammation.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Beets. Use fresh, raw beets for this recipe. While beet greens can be juiced as well, I usually save them for a different juicing recipe because they taste more bitter.
  • Carrots. This root vegetable is naturally sweet and produces quite a bit of juice (more than an orange if you’ve ever compared). The flavor pairs well with beets and adds sweetness.
  • Apple. I like to use a green apple for a tart, lightly sweet flavor. If you need a lower-sugar juice, you can omit this, since the carrots and beets are lightly sweet already.
  • Cucumber. This helps with hydration and dilutes the earthy beet taste.
  • Lemon. You’ll only need half of a lemon for a tangy flavor. There’s no need to peel it before running it through the juicer.
  • Ginger. Fresh ginger can be quite potent, so start small if you’re not used to it. I like to add a whole inch to my juice, but half of that could be plenty for a beginner.
beet, carrot, cucumber, apple, lemon and ginger labeled on a white surface.

How to Make Beet Juice

Step 1:

Cut the produce into chunks that will fit through the chute of your juicer. In my case, that means I need to cut two sides off the apple (because it was too wide), and I cut the beet into quarters because it was quite large.

I also remove the tops from the carrots, and slice the lemon in half. What you see on my cutting board below is how everything looks when I add it to the juicing chute.

beet and apple sliced on a cutting board.

Step 2:

If your juicer has two speeds, set it to “low” and run the cucumber through it. Use the tamper that comes with the machine to press it all the way down to the juicing blades.

Set the speed to “high” and juice the beet, carrots, apple, lemon, and ginger. I recommend sandwiching the ginger piece between the chunks of apple, so it won’t fly around the chute as you try to juice it.

beet juice in a breville juicer.

Serving Tips

Once all the produce has been juiced, you can pour it into a glass and serve it immediately.

Foam Note: I’ve learned through many years of juicing experience that sweet juices will develop a foam on top. Your juicer’s pitcher design will likely catch the foam as you pour it into the glass, so you might see that remaining in the pitcher after pouring. I don’t find the foam flavor very appealing, so I try to avoid it when possible.

beet juice poured into a glass for serving.

Wondering What to Do with Juice Pulp?

After you juice fruits and vegetables, your juicer will collect the leftover pulp in another bin. You can discard this pulp in your compost bin, if you have one, or you can use it in another recipe like my Juice Pulp Meatballs or Juice Pulp Burgers.

Note: If you plan on using your juice pulp for a recipe, like the ones mentioned above, I would juice the carrots and beets first, then save that pulp before adding the lemon, ginger, or apple.

Those other ingredients can negatively affect the flavor of a savory recipe. If you plan on making a sweet recipe (like adding the pulp to a muffin recipe), you can include the apple pulp, if you’d like to, but in that case, I’d probably omit the beet pulp, as it’s overpowering in flavor for most sweet recipes.

foam leftover in pitcher from beet juice.

Beet Juice FAQs

Is it okay to drink beet juice every day?

Beet juice is generally considered safe for healthy adults. Consuming beets may turn your urine or stools bright pink or red, which can be shocking if you’re not expecting it, so keep that in mind.

Is there a downside to beet juice?

Beets are high in oxalates, so if you’re prone to getting calcium oxalate kidney stones, you may want to avoid drinking beet juice too often. If you’re taking blood pressure medications or have low blood pressure, drinking beet juice may lower your blood pressure too much, so talk to your doctor if you plan on drinking it regularly.

Can you make beet juice without a juicer?

Yes, add the ingredients to a high-speed blender with a half cup of water. Secure the lid and blend until pulverized. Then pour the mixture into a nut milk bag or cheesecloth and squeeze over a bowl to separate the pulp from the liquid. Check out my Green Milk recipe for photos of how this looks.

beet juice in a glass near sliced lemon and apple.

Beet Juice Recipe

5 from 10 votes
If you struggle to get beets into your diet, this beet juice recipe is an easy solution. It’s fast to prepare (in under 10 minutes) and tastes like an earthy, ginger-infused lemonade. I could drink it every single day!
prep5 mins cook0 mins total5 mins
Servings:2

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 large raw beet
  • 3 large carrots
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 1 medium apple
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 English cucumber

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the produce, then cut any pieces that aren't small enough to fit through the chute of your juicer. There's no need to remove any peels or skin from the produce. (The juicer will do that for you!)
  • Turn your juicer on and run all of the produce through the chute, using the tamper to press it towards the blades. If your juicer has two speed options, juice the hard produce, like beets, apples, and carrots, on "high" speed, and softer produce, like the cucumber, on "low" speed. It's best to sandwich the ginger and lemon between the apple chunks, so the smaller pieces won't fly around the chute.
  • Enjoy the juice right away. Discard the pulp, or save it for another recipe as mentioned in this post. Fresh juice is best within 30 minutes of making it, but if you need to store any leftovers, fill up an airtight jar all the way up to the top, and then secure the lid, to make sure there's as little air as possible in the container. Store it for up to 24 hours in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 2 servings, but you can drink the whole recipe if you’d like to! It’s ultra-hydrating and loaded with nutrients. This information is automatically calculated, and doesn’t take into account that much of the fiber is removed during the juicing process.
For lower-sugar juice, you can omit the apple, and even some of the carrots. The cucumber will help dilute the beet flavor on its own.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 1143mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 18294IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: beet juice

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Megan Gilmore

Hi, I’m Megan. A former fast food junkie turned best-selling cookbook author. As a Certified Nutritionist Consultant (CNC), I love to make healthier food using simple ingredients. I test these recipes multiple times in my kitchen to make sure they will turn out perfectly for you.

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    1. This tasted great. I tasted it before adding ginger and lemon and I can attest that those two ingredients were game changers.

  1. I’m going to try this tomorrow but I don’t have ginger but I have fresh turmeric I’m using. Can’t wait!
    I just started juicing & love the green juice & the carrot, apple, ginger, lemon & turmeric- I named after my dad, “Nectar of the Gods”. So delicious & healthy!

  2. This is my very first juicing recipe and It is deliciously addictive! I add tumeric root to this recipe for an extra health benefit.

  3. Is it possible to can this recipe? I’d love to send this off with my son at college for easy access.
    I’m looking forward to trying this recipe. Thank you!

    1. I’m afraid I don’t know much about canning, so I couldn’t tell you how this would work. But I hope you’ll enjoy the recipe!

  4. First time ever drinking beets! I was afraid to try beet juice because I don’t generally eat beets. Surprisingly delicious recipe. I will make more.