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Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (No Juicer Required!)

You've never had a glass of orange juice taste this good. Fresh squeezed orange juice can easily be made without an electric juicer in just a few minutes! It's also better than store-bought, with no added sugar, but still refreshing and sweet!
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 172kcal
Author Rachel

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Manual Juicer or Citrus Reamer

Ingredients

  • 5 Navel oranges ripe

Instructions

  • Select oranges that are ripe that have a slight give to them when gently squeezed. Wash thoroughly under cold water.

Manual Juicer / Citrus Reamer Method

  • Slice the oranges in half and remove any seeds.
  • Place your manual juicer or citrus reamer over a bowl and squeeze the juice from the cut oranges. For the manual juicer, twist the orange slice back and forth multiple times until all the juice is released.
  • Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Blender or Food Processor Method

  • Peel oranges and remove most of the white pith if possible (this helps make the juicer sweeter). Pull apart the slices and place in the blender or food processor.
  • Blend until a smooth juice forms. You may need to add a splash of water to get things moving.
  • Your juice may look a little frothy at this point. It's completely fine to enjoy it immediately or you can strain it to remove the pulp if you prefer a smoother juice.
  • To strain: Use a nut milk bag or fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. For a nut milk bag, add the pulp inside, then gently squeeze the bag to release the juice over a bowl. For the strainer, use the back of a spoon to push on the pulp and release the juice into the bowl.
  • Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 207mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 0.5mg