Fitness / April 6, 2024

Strawberry Juice

Why stop at Orange? Make yourself a berry good treat you can sip through a straw!

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We’ve all had a glass of orange juice in the morning! What better refreshing pairing to go with a full breakfast than a tall glass of naturally sweet, nutrient-rich fruit juice? But did you know that juicing fruit makes those naturally occurring sugars (that is, the sugars found as fructose) actually makes them just as unhealthy as soda? A can of soda and a glass of store-bought juice can both contain up to 30 grams of sugar! That means that store-bought juice can be just as bad for you, especially if you’re a diet-conscious diabetic or pre-diabetic!

You might wonder why we opt for juice instead of soda in the morning but, we at FoodFaithFitness wouldn’t send you away with a fact that destroys your faith in fruit as a healthy food! The reason why store-bought juices aren’t all goodness in a bottle is because they often only provide filtered fruit puree or concentrate without any of the whole-fruit particulate (that’s pulp, seeds, and rinds) in their final product. Those particulates actually contain much of the nutritional value in fruit juice as well as the fiber you’re missing by drinking your fruits rather than eating them whole.

Instead of discouraging you from drinking fruit juice ever again, we’ve found a better option!

Make your fruit juice at home!

Our strawberry juice is a perfect example of exactly why you should make your own fruit juices! Strawberries have a distinct tart flavor that can’t be beat and a natural sweetness that doesn’t require any additives to make delicious! Plus, by making it at home, you can keep all those nutritional goodies like seeds and pulp to keep your homemade juice good for you! You wouldn’t want to miss out on all those antioxidants widely available in berries, would you?

Better than just a recipe for strawberry juice, we’ll teach you values about making juice at home that you can translate into making your own guilt-free fruit juices, saving money in the long run, and weaponizing your preferences and creativity to create fruity flavor fusions!

Is Strawberry Juice Healthy?

There’s only one ingredient to our strawberry juice recipe and it’s strawberries! No tomfoolery! Strawberries have all the sweetness you need and more (like antioxidants that help keep cells healthy and youthful and vitamin C to keep that skin bright). By keeping the seeds in your fruit juice, you can keep their natural protein and fiber contents, too!

Best of all, you can make this recipe with just about any fruit you like to drink! Just substitute any fruit for strawberries (while keeping the measurements the same) for blissful results!

D. I. Y.: Delight In Yourself! Homemade Juice is better!

We cannot stress enough just how beneficial to your health and quality of life self-made juice is! Be it freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (like me and my grandma used to make!) or a homemade fruit cocktail of berries and kiwi, you can enjoy all the fruity deliciousness packed into every nutritious fruit without losing that good-for-you feeling with every sip!

And that’s not the end to the perks in blending your own juice! Buying whole fruit makes for a cheaper endeavor than frequently purchasing bottles and cartons of big brand juice that filters out all your healthy particulates! Have a better tasting, better for you juice and more of it for less!

INGREDIENTS

2 lb strawberries

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare

Rinse strawberries thoroughly, keeping stems for nutrients or removing them if preferred (though the leaves have antioxidants, too!)

Juice

Process strawberries in a juicer or blend. Strain for a smooth juice, if preferred (but you’ll lose your particulates!)

Serve

Enjoy the fresh strawberry juice immediately or chilled.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

Fresh fruit juice stores wonderfully and can be made with little effort! Once your juice is blended/processed, pour into a resealable bottle or jar and put into the fridge for an anytime refresher that’s great for you!

Does it matter how ripe my strawberries are?

Blending your strawberries yourself means you can pick precisely which strawberries go into your fruit juice! If you don’t mind slightly green strawberries, you do you; however, bear in mind that the flavor profile of the fruit you select for your juice will be the same as your final product. If you pick unripe bananas for a banana smoothie, you can expect it to be less sweet – the same principle applies for juice!

Can I filter my particulates out of my juice and add them back later?

That’s totally an option! Many people want their juice to be smooth and consistent, others prefer it pulpy! While most of the health benefits are going to be found in the particulates optionally filtered out in step 2, you can add those particulates back to a glass of juice with a quick stir to agitate and re-suspend the semi-solids.

What are some good fruits to make juice out of?

Any fruit can be made into a delicious juice, it just depends what you like! Always ensure that the best parts of your fruit are what you’re drinking and, where possible, include seeds and cores (but, notably, not the pits of stonefruit like cherries and apricots!) into your juicer!

What makes a good fruit cocktail?

Homemade fruit cocktails can be creative fun to make, but it can sometimes be intimidating to blend your own decadent delight for the first time! You can always rely on classics like strawberry-kiwi, strawberry-banana, and lemon-lime, but did you know that there are some unlikely pairings in the fruit world? Try lime and peach combinations to get that floral scent with every sip! If you want a more nuanced flavor, try mixing herbs into your juice like a sage and pear combination that tastes crisp and refreshing!

Serving Suggestions

The best part about any fruit juice is you can have it any time of day and with almost any meal! If you’re looking to doll up a decadent breakfast, have our strawberry juice with coconut whipped cream french toast! Looking for a delicious accompaniment for your healthy homemade snack? Drink some strawberry juice with your latest batch of apple cider vinegar gummies! Can’t decide between strawberry-banana or chocolate covered strawberry pallets for dessert? Have a glass of strawberry juice with our marbled chocolate banana bread for the best of both worlds!

Strawberry Juice

Course Beverage, Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 73kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

2 lb strawberries

Instructions

Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water. Optionally, you can remove the green stems if preferred, but they are are entirely edible and packed with nutrients.
If using a juicer, feed the strawberries through the juicer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and collect the juice.
For blender method, add the strawberries to the blender and blend until smooth. Then, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve (you want to separate the juice from the pulp).
Serve immediately over ice. You can also store your juice in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to cool it down.