We have talked about the benefits of beets before, but it bears repeating – or rebeeting – because they are so good for you!
Beets are awesome and are are all the rage in endurance athletics circles because they have been proven to boost athletic performance. While I am very athletic in my daily life – I am pretty average when it comes to racing – so I could use a little beet power! Here is a page devoted to their benefits, which range from improved brain health and cancer prevention properties to helping stave off inflammation.
Incidentally, when I talk about “fighting inflammation,” which I seem to often ramble about, I’m not necessarily talking about visible inflammation that you can see or directly feel. The life stresses, food choices (and especially excess weight), and environmental toxins that fill our days can leave our bodies in a state of internal inflammation, which can lead to many serious diseases. According to this article, chronic inflammation is being labeled the 21st century’s silent killer.
Eating foods high in antioxidants can help you fight inflammation, and will also make you feel amazing. This juice with beet, apple, carrot, and ginger will put some pep in your step, that’s for sure. Ginger is amazing in its own right, but that is a topic for another day!
I made this without added water, but, for those that want a thinner juice, adding a little bit of water can help with the consistency. I made this juice in the evening for a nighttime snack, and I couldn’t finish it all.
Random note: You’ll notice in this picture that we have a countertop, and a backsplash! Woo-hoo! This is actually in the laundry room, and I’ll be giving you guys a full tour in the coming weeks – it is sooo close to being done. The laundry room will be our first completed interior room of the whole house remodel, and will be the temporary kitchen while we build the actual kitchen. It is complete with concrete countertops (that we poured!), a farm edge sink, bamboo backsplash and a tile floor. I am currently in laundry heaven, but I don’t want to show you the pictures until I can provide a full view of the finished product.
Beet-Apple-Ginger Whole Food Juice in a Ninja Blender
Makes: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 beet washed, peeled, tip and tail removed
- Beet greens from one beet (if you can get them)
- 1 apple, peeled (I like Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Fuji)
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 1 small piece ginger, peeled
- 5 ice cubes
- Splash of water, if needed
Best Jar Choice:
- Ninja Pulse: 40 ounce jar with standard blade
- Ninja Professional Blender: 72 ounce jar with standard blade
- Ninja Kitchen System: 72 ounce jar with standard blade
- Ninja Mega Kitchen System: 72 ounce jar with standard blade
Method:
For Ninja Pro, KS, or Mega:
- Add all ingredients to the blender in the order listed, except water
- Pulse 5-10 times to get the ingredients to begin to mix
- Then, blend on “3” until completely combined – likely 90 seconds or so of blending; If you have a hard time getting things going, add 2 tablespoons of water to help move things along
If you want a thinner juice, add a little more water to suit your tastes once you have fully blended and sampled
For Ninja Pulse:
- Add all ingredients to the blender in the order listed, except water
- Pulse 5-10 times to get the ingredients to begin to mix
- Then, continue to pulse combined with steady state blending until you get to a consistency you like. You will likely need to alternate between pulsing and steady state blending until it is completely combined
If you want a thinner juice, add a little more water to suit your tastes once you have fully blended and sampled
Nutritional Information
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Does the apple help mask the taste of the beet? Was wondering if that or an orange could help “sweeten” it a bit. I want to like beets, but I can’t get over that they taste like dirt to me!
Hi Michelle,
Yes, it does, but not completely. Do you have a Trader Joe’s nearby? I ask because they have steamed baby beets in their cooler section that I use a lot. They are already peeled, steamed, and have a sweeter taste than raw beets. May be something that could work for you! Also, when I was thinking of this recipe, the other idea that came to mind was beet + orange. The orange is probably sweeter than an apple, so maybe just due beet + orange, and maybe some cinnamon… I agree that some beets can be “earthy” and that is not for everyone!
How small is a small piece of ginger?
Just a small chunk – I usually do one that’s about the size of my thumb above the knuckle. But, it’s up to you and how much you like ginger!
I have been meaning to email you and thank you for your suggestion of using peeled, steamed beets. I found them in my grocery store and made some Beet-Berry Smoothies, which I liked! The recipe called for beets, berries (some frozen), a little greek yogurt and a bit of a sweetener (a dash of maple syrup). My 10 year old even said it was okay (although I doubt he would have it again). Thanks for your suggestion!
Hi Michelle,
Oh, that’s great – glad to hear you found and liked them!
Angela
Just made this…..LOVE IT! Thanks for the recipe. I had small apples so I used 2 of them, turned out great.
Yay, Barb, glad to hear it!
Just wondering if the Ninja 400 series 400watt will work for making this juice?
Hi Patricia,
I don’t have that model blender, but my instinct is that it should be able to make it. It may be a little on the chunky side, though. Are you able to get really smooth smoothies with it? If so, it should work…
Angela
Hi, I just came across your beet juice recipe. Is it necessary to peel the fruit/veggies before hand?
Hi Lisa,
If your produce is organic, you don’t have to peel it (though I always peel ginger). I am working on the assumption that most people don’t have everything organic. I do generally peel beets to remove some of the “earthiness.” Keep in mind that the Ninja doesn’t remove the pulp, so whatever you put into the blender is what you’ll get out — just pureed.
Hope that helps!
Angela