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Wheatgrass and Orange Zest Juice recipe

Easy Wheatgrass and Orange Zest Juice Recipe for Fresh Energy

A refreshing Wheatgrass and Orange Zest Juice recipe to boost your energy and brighten your mornings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Juice Base
  • 1 cup fresh wheatgrass packed with chlorophyll and nutrients
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice adds natural sweetness
For the Zest and Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest boosts aroma and adds zest
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger optional, for added spice
For Sweetening and Mixing
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey or agave syrup optional, for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup cold water or coconut water to smooth texture

Equipment

  • Juicer
  • citrus juicer
  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups
  • fine grater

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash 1 cup fresh wheatgrass and scrub two oranges under cold water.
  2. Feed wheatgrass slowly into your juicer until you yield about ¼ cup wheatgrass juice, taking about 1–2 minutes.
  3. Halve oranges and press each half in a citrus juicer to collect 1 cup fresh orange juice.
  4. Combine wheatgrass juice, orange juice, and ½ cup cold water or coconut water in a blender and blend on medium-high for 10 seconds.
  5. Sprinkle in 1 tsp orange zest and a ½-inch knob of freshly grated ginger; pulse the blender twice.
  6. Drizzle in 1 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional) and blend on low for 5 seconds.
  7. Pour juice into chilled glasses over ice cubes and garnish with an orange slice or a sprig of mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately and use fresh ingredients. Optional: add fresh mint leaves for a twist.

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