- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 95 kcal
Quick summary
“The homemade natural juice combines fresh squeezed orange juice with chopped apples and ripe banana blended in cold water. The result is a nutritious drink, rich in fiber and potassium, with a velvety texture provided by the creaminess of the banana.”
What you need to know
- Fresh orange juice serves as an acidic liquid base that enhances the sweetness of the mashed ripe banana.
- Apples with the skin on provide pectin and soluble fiber, giving a full-bodied consistency to the juice in the blender.
- The banana acts as a natural thickener and biological sweetener, eliminating the need for added refined sugar.
Ingredients
Main
- 4 large oranges, squeezed
- 2 medium apples, chopped
- 1 ripe banana
- 500 ml of ice water
- Ice to taste
Instructions
Principal
- Start by squeezing the oranges in a bowl, ensuring there are no seeds.
- Place the orange juice, chopped apples, and banana in the blender.
- Add the cold water and beat everything for 1-2 minutes until homogeneous.
- If you prefer, strain the mixture through a sieve to remove fibers, but this step is optional.
- Add ice to taste and mix again.
- Serve in tall glasses and decorate with an orange slice on the rim, if desired.
- For a special touch, add mint leaves when serving.
- Enjoy your fresh and delicious juice!
Chef's tips
- Remove all seeds from oranges before squeezing, as blending seeds makes the juice bitter.
- Keep the apple peels well sanitized to preserve nutrients and obtain a consistent texture after blending.
- Consume the juice immediately after preparation to prevent the apple and banana polyphenols from oxidizing and darkening the drink.
Variations
- Add 1 small piece of fresh peeled ginger for a spicy and thermogenic aromatic touch.
- Add a handful of raw spinach leaves or sanitized collard greens to transform the recipe into a nutritious green juice.
- Toss in ice cubes made with passion fruit juice when serving to intensify citrus contrast.
Substitutions
- The apple with skin can be replaced with papaya pulp or cubes of ripe mango.
- Ripe banana can be replaced by 1/2 cup of fine rolled oats to maintain creaminess.
- Cold water can be replaced with natural coconut water in the same measure of 500 ml.
How to store
Store the juice in a tightly sealed glass bottle with no air space in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Shake vigorously before consuming, as the fibers tend to separate from the liquid when at rest.
Can it be frozen?
Freezing the ready-made juice is not recommended because the apple and banana components separate and darken when thawing. For practicality, freeze the chopped apples and bananas in small bags and blend with orange juice at the time.
What to serve with
Excellent option for breakfast accompanied by tapioca with scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast with white cheese, or oat pancakes. It also complements quick afternoon snacks.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to strain the juice after blending it in the blender?
It is not necessary to strain; keeping the apple and orange fibers ensures greater satiety and improves gastrointestinal function.
Can I use frozen banana in the recipe?
Yes, frozen bananas give the juice a dense smoothie consistency and even more refreshing without needing to add ice cubes.
Does the juice darken very quickly after preparation?
The vitamin C in the orange helps slow down the browning of the apple and banana, but immediate consumption is still ideal to maintain the vivid color.
Is it necessary to sweeten the juice with sugar?
It is not necessary, as the natural fructose of the 4 oranges, 2 apples, and the ripe banana already provides balanced sweetness to the drink.
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