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    Immunity Boosting Juice

    Jun 1, 2022 · 22 Comments

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    This 4-ingredient immunity-boosting juice (aka ginger wellness shots) is packed with sweet, tangy, spicy flavor, antioxidants, and tons of health and immune-boosting benefits for cold and flu season! Delicious and ready to be enjoyed in just 15 minutes!

    completed Immunity Boosting Juice in two glasses with ingredients in the background

    Simple Flavorful Immunity Boosting Juice or Shots

    Whether you're looking for an immunity-boosting juice you can sip on slowly over time or chug back as a morning wellness shot, this carrot orange ginger juice has it all. With a combination of orange, carrot, apple, and ginger at its base, this immunity juice is sweet, tangy, lightly spicy, and packed with vitamins, minerals, and health and immune-boosting benefits!

    While products like detox shots and energy shots have become increasingly popular over the last few years, their price point remains at an all-time high—with many costing over $4 (per single serving!). However, with just a juicer or high-speed blender, you can easily prepare your own immunity juice recipe in just a few minutes at a fraction of the cost!

    Even better, by preparing this wellness shot recipe at home, you can tweak any of the ingredients to your liking and still enjoy a fresh and vibrant juice packed with health benefits beyond just improving the immune system.  

    What Are The Carrot Orange Ginger Juice Benefits?

    I handpicked each ingredient for this wellness shot recipe with taste and health benefits in mind.

    • Oranges: We usually link orange juice with its immune-boosting vitamin C content, but that's not all it's good for. Orange juice also contains moderate potassium, folate, and many antioxidants—perfect for this wellness shot recipe.
    • Carrot: Carrot juice has a subtly sweet flavor and is a wonderful immune-boosting addition to juices and loaded with vitamin A. It can also improve heart, skin, and eye health, control blood sugar levels and has anti-cancerous effects.
    • Apple: Apple juice is a great natural sweetener for this wellness shot recipe. However, apple juice also contains several beneficial plant compounds and may improve heart and brain health.
    • Ginger: Ginger has been used medicinally for eons, and it's easy to see why. It's great for improving digestion and aiding tummy upsets and nausea, has anti-inflammatory properties, perfect for cold and flu busting, and even has brain and heart health benefits. More so, it's packed with antioxidants, too, and fantastic for overall immune health in these immunity shots.
    • Cayenne pepper: You can use fresh chili or cayenne pepper (optionally) within this immunity-boosting juice. Along with heat, it provides anti-inflammatory benefits and can improve circulation and metabolism. It also contains antioxidants and may be beneficial during cold/flu season for a bad cough.
    • Turmeric: The combination of turmeric and freshly cracked black pepper is a winner in any healthy immune-boosting juice recipe. Turmeric is loaded with benefits, including the ability to increase the antioxidant capacity in the body, improve blood pressure, heart, and brain health, improve mood, and is even anti-cancerous.

    The Ingredients

    You can make this immune booster juice recipe with as little as four ingredients, turning to three additional extras for even more of a nutrient and health boost.

    ingredients for Immunity Boosting Juice spread out on a white surface
    • Oranges: I used a combination of blood oranges and navel oranges, Valencia oranges, or cara cara oranges. Use what's in season, though, for the best flavor.

    Note that a compound in navel oranges will cause the juice to become more bitter over time and should be consumed within 24 hours.

    • Carrot: There's no need to peel it unless you prefer to. Organic is best.
    • Apple: Adjust the type of apple (honey crisp or fuji for sweet, green apples for tart) according to your desired flavor profile. Any will work, though.
    • Ginger: Fresh ginger root will pack in a ton of health benefits and a robust, spicy flavor.
    • Chili: (optional) Add half a hot chili or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
    • Turmeric: (optional) Either add a pinch of powdered turmeric or a small amount of fresh turmeric root (be aware that turmeric stains!).
    • Black pepper: (optional) If you add turmeric, you'll also need to add a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper. This is crucial as it increases absorption of the healthful compound in turmeric, curcumin.

    I highly recommend using organic produce for juicing, as you're consuming high amounts of the ingredient in one go. This is especially the case for apples, which are part of the 'dirty dozen' (most likely to retain pesticide residue even after washing).

    What can I add to this immunity-boosting juice?

    • Sweetener: The apple will already add some natural sweetness to the wellness shot recipe. However, if you find more is needed to make it palatable, add a small amount of maple syrup or your sweetener of choice.
    • Beets: A couple of beets add lovely color and tons of extra health benefits to the immunity shot recipe.
    • Grapefruit: Substitute some orange for grapefruit instead.
    • Lemon or Lime juice: Not only will this ingredient brighten the flavor of the immunity shots, but it is also a fantastic detoxifier and contains several health benefits, including antiviral and antibacterial benefits.
    • Vegetables: Celery or cucumber are light and refreshing and will pack in extra nutrients while lightly diluting the juice for a less robust ginger flavor.
    • Coconut water: If you prefer to dilute the juice slightly while adding flavor, coconut water is a great option.
    • Zinc: Add just ½ teaspoon of liquid zinc for additional immune support and to fight viruses and bacteria.

    How to Make Immunity Boosting Juice?

    • 1) First, wash all the produce well and slice them down into sizes that will fit your juicer chute.
    ingredients for Immunity Boosting Juice spread out on a white surface alongside a juicer

    There's no need to peel oranges before feeding them through a juicer. Though the peel can make the juice more bitter.

    • 2) Feed all the ingredients through your juicer chute, optionally adding the turmeric and black pepper right at the end and mixing it in by hand.
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    process shot of putting apple into juicer
    process of shot of adding ginger to juicer
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    • 3) Serve the juice immediately, either at room temperature or over ice- enjoy!

    Blender Method

    This method will dilute the juice slightly, as you need additional liquid to help blend the ingredients. However, it's great for those who don't own a juicer.

    1. First, wash and chop the produce into small pieces and transfer them to a high-speed blender with ½ cup of water.

    Alternatively, use a citrus juicer to juice the oranges first, and then only add a small amount of additional water, to begin with, adding more if needed to get everything fully pureed.

    1. Blend the mixture until you achieve a pulpy juice consistency.
    2. You can then either enjoy the juice immediately or first strain it through several layers of cheesecloth, a fine-mesh strainer, or a nut milk bag.

    Save the pulp to add to smoothies, stocks, crackers, baked goods, etc.

    FAQs

    When to drink carrot orange ginger juice?

    To make the most of the health-boosting ingredients, I recommend consuming the juice on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Aim for consuming it 30 minutes before breakfast for optimal absorption.

    Can I drink this breakfast shot recipe every day?

    Absolutely, though I tend to drink this more as a type of 'health shot' rather than as a large glass of juice. Drinking too much too quickly may cause stomach upset if you aren't used to consuming larger quantities of ingredients like ginger.

    Are there any side effects?

    Too much ginger at once can cause stomach issues and even heartburn (especially if you're already prone to the issue). More so, it has a natural blood-thinning effect that may interfere with blood-thinning medications.

    More so, too much carrot juice can affect your skin's color, turning it a yellow/orange shade due to the beta-carotene within the juice.

    Neither of the above should cause issues when consuming a small shot or a small glass of this juice per day.

    Top Recipe Tips and Notes

    • Adjust the balance: Experiment with the ratio of ingredients slightly based on your desired flavor profile. I.e., increase the amount of ginger for more of a ginger immunity shot, increase apple for more sweetness, etc.
    • Adjust the consistency: You can leave the carrot orange ginger juice pulpy or strain some or all of the pulp to your desired consistency when blending. Remember, there's no need to discard the pulp as we can use it in several other ways.
    • Dilute the juice if preferred: For a thinner consistency and lighter, subtler flavor. This is great if you aren't used to a robust ginger flavor.
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    Storage Instructions

    Fridge: For maximum nutrient absorption, consume the immunity-boosting juice immediately. Any leftover juice will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Then, give it a shake/stir before drinking.

    If you find the flavor too robust to drink alone, add the juice to smoothies, iced tea, or even dilute it with sparkling water or coconut water.

    Freezer: To retain as many nutrients as possible in the juice while storing it for longer periods, freezing is your best bet. There are several ways to do this and it can be stored for up to 3 months. For example, in a Ziplock/Stasher bag (squeezing out any excess air), in freezer-safe jars (leaving 2-inch headspace), or in a large ice-cube tray (then transferred to a Ziplock/Stasher bag).

    Allow a portion to thaw on the counter or fridge before enjoying it.

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    If you try this easy immunity-boosting juice recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. I'd also really appreciate a recipe card rating!

    Photos by Alfonso Revilla

    completed Immunity Boosting Juice in two glasses with ingredients in the background

    Immunity Boosting Juice

    This 4-ingredient immunity-boosting juice (aka ginger wellness shots) is packed with sweet, tangy, spicy flavor, antioxidants, and tons of health and immune-boosting benefits for cold and flu season! Delicious and ready to be enjoyed in just 15 minutes!
    5 from 95 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Juice 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 204 kcal

    Equipment

    • juicer
    • cutting knives
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 small blood oranges peeled
    • 1 small cara cara or navel orange peeled
    • 2 carrots
    • 1 apple
    • 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger
    • ½ hot pepper, optional
    • Pinch of black pepper, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Wash all your produce and slice the oranges and apple.
    • Juice all your produce.
    • Serve at room temperature or over ice. Optionally, stir in spices.

    Notes

    • Adjust the balance: Experiment with the ratio of ingredients slightly based on your desired flavor profile. I.e., increase the amount of ginger for more of a ginger immunity shot, increase apple for more sweetness, etc.
    • Adjust the consistency: You can leave the carrot orange ginger juice pulpy or strain some or all of the pulp to your desired consistency if blending.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 808mgFiber: 10gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 10952IUVitamin C: 168mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword antioxidants, blender, fruit, fruity, ginger, ginger shot, healthy, healthy recipes, immunity, juice, juicing, sick day, vegan, vegetarian, wellness, wellness shot
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    Disclaimer: Although foodsharingvegan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Foodsharingvegan.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Andrea says

      June 01, 2022 at 1:46 am

      5 stars
      Exactly what I needed! These are so pricy in stores so this recipe is the absolute best for saving money!

      Reply
      • Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

        June 01, 2022 at 11:14 pm

        5 stars
        I love ginger shots but they are so expensive. I'm so excited to try making some at home!

        Reply
    2. Gabriela Herrera says

      June 02, 2022 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      OMG how awesome is this drink.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 02, 2022 at 8:54 pm

        It's a tasty one!!

        Reply
    3. Michelle says

      June 02, 2022 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      never would have thought to add pepper, but it really does add a nice dimension!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 02, 2022 at 8:54 pm

        It adds that nice kick to it!

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      June 02, 2022 at 7:52 am

      5 stars
      What a juice! It's great for my kids, delicious, homemade, and healthy! Who can ask for more, thanks!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 02, 2022 at 8:53 pm

        Definitely! It's one that everyone can enjoy and benefit from too 🙂

        Reply
    5. Grace Tejero says

      June 02, 2022 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      This Immunity Boosting juice is exactly what I am looking for! It's such a great addition to my list. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 02, 2022 at 8:52 pm

        It's a great one to keep your immune system primed!

        Reply
    6. Katie says

      June 02, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is totally delicious! I already feel healthier after making it too!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 02, 2022 at 8:53 pm

        Right?! Something about it really does the trick!

        Reply
    7. Nancy says

      June 02, 2022 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a delicious beet juice that didn’t taste like grass. This one was a winner!! Vibrant and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 02, 2022 at 8:53 pm

        It's definitely a great-tasting one! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    8. Gina H. says

      June 03, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      My new favorite juice recipe! Love the choice of fruits and the color is very appealing. Mmmmm!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 06, 2022 at 9:12 pm

        It's sooo refreshing!

        Reply
    9. Teodora says

      June 04, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! So refreshing and healthy!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 06, 2022 at 9:13 pm

        Gotta love a refreshing juice!

        Reply
    10. Amanda says

      June 05, 2022 at 2:57 am

      Pretty, nutritious, tasty, and so refreshing! What more could you want?

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 06, 2022 at 9:14 pm

        Not sure how you can beat it!

        Reply
    11. Janaye says

      June 08, 2022 at 12:14 am

      5 stars
      My husband and I have been juicing weekly going to try this one next week!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 15, 2022 at 4:23 am

        Awesome! Let us know what you guys think of this one!

        Reply

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