This fresh beet juice is made right in the blender with raw beetroot, carrot, banana, and orange juice. It’s naturally sweet, bright, and refreshing — and you don’t need a juicer to make it.
This Is the Beet Juice I Make When I Don’t Want It to Taste Too Earthy.Beet juice can be a little intense on its own. I love beets, but straight blended beetroot has that unmistakable earthy flavor that can take over the whole glass.
This is the version I actually enjoy drinking.
The carrot adds a little sweetness, the banana makes everything smoother, and orange juice is what really pulls it together. It brightens the beetroot and makes the whole drink taste fresher instead of overwhelmingly earthy.
And there’s no juicer involved.
Everything goes straight into the blender, which is especially convenient because I already have it out half the time anyway. Blend it really well and then decide what kind of drink you’re in the mood for.
I usually leave mine unstrained because I like the thicker texture. If you want something that feels much closer to fresh beet juice, run it through a fine-mesh strainer and press out as much liquid as you can.
For another quick blender breakfast, my Strawberry Banana Smoothie is creamier and fruitier but just as easy to throw together. That recipe is currently live on TheFoodieBlog and uses banana, strawberries, milk, and Greek yogurt.
And if breakfast needs something you can actually chew, a glass of this juice with my Banana Protein Muffins makes a much more substantial morning meal.
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What You Need for Fresh Beet Juice
There are only four ingredients here, and each one is doing something useful.
¾ cup + 1½ tablespoons orange juice (200 ml)
1 medium banana
1¼ cups chopped carrot (150 g)
1 to 1¼ cups chopped raw beetroot (150 g)
Let’s Make Beet Juice in a Blender
- Prep your produce: Before peeling and chopping, wash the beetroot and carrot well under running water. Beetroot can stain cutting boards and hands, so use a board you do not mind getting a little pink, or wear gloves if you prefer.
- Chop: Chop the carrot and beetroot into small pieces to soften faster. Slice the banana.
- Smoothie: In a blender, combine beetroot, carrot, banana and orange juice.
- If you’ve never tried how to make beet juice in a blender before, the key is chopping the raw beetroot and carrot fairly small so they blend smoothly without needing too much extra liquid.
- Purée until smooth, about 30–60 seconds (timing is an estimate).
- Strain (optional): For a slightly smoother, more juice-like texture, pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and press down with the back of a spoon to extract liquid.
- Serve: Pour into glasses over ice and serve immediately.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Using beetroot without washing and peeling it well.
- Cutting the beet into large pieces, which can make blending harder.
- Adding too little liquid, so the blender struggles.
- Skipping lemon or apple, which helps balance the earthy beet flavor.
- Adding too much ginger, which can overpower the juice.
- Not straining the juice if you want a smoother texture.
- Serving it warm instead of chilled.
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FAQs
Do I have to strain it?
No: Straining is up to you; don’t bother if you want a thicker, smoothie-like drink.
Can I use store-bought orange juice?
Yes. Opt for 100% orange juice for the purest flavor.
Why did my drink separate?
That’s par for the course with fresh-blended produce. Stir or shake before drinking.
Can I prepare it ahead the next day?
Yes. Cover tightly and refrigerate; stir well before serving.
Can I use cooked beets instead of raw?
Yes (assumption). The cooked beets blend better and taste mellower, but the drink might lack a little of that “fresh” character.
What’s the best way to do cold service without dilution?
Cool the components first and pour them over ice just before you drink.
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Peel and chop the carrot and beetroot into small pieces.
- Peel and slice the banana.
- Add beetroot, carrot, banana, and orange juice to a blender. Blend until very smooth (about 45–90 seconds).
- Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher. Press with a spoon/spatula to extract more juice.
- Serve over ice right away.
Nutrition
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Notes
- Beets stain easily; gloves help keep hands clean.
- Straining is optional, but it makes the drink smoother and more “juice-like.”
- (Assumption) No banana: replace with 1/2 cup frozen mango or 1 small peeled apple for sweetness.
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