ABC Juice - Mano Kitchen

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook/Processing Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Intensity / Skill Level: Easy (Beginner-Friendly)
Equipment Intensity: Low to Medium (Requires a high-speed blender or centrifugal/masticating juicer)
Dietary Profile: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Whole30 Compliant, No Added Sugar
Serving Size: 2 cups (approximately 16 fl oz / 480 ml)
Yield: 2 full servings

Table of Contents

Key Ingredients & Equipment

Apple: 1 large crisp red or green apple (e.g., Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith for a tart kick), washed, cored, and cored/sliced.
Beetroot: 1 medium fresh red beetroot, thoroughly washed, scrubbed, peeled, and chopped into bite-sized chunks.
Carrot: 2 medium carrots, washed, scrubbed, top ends trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Liquid Base (Blender Method Only): ½ cup to ¾ cup filtered cold water or coconut water (for extra hydration and electrolytes).
Optional Enhancers:
- Fresh Ginger: ½-inch knob of fresh ginger root, peeled (adds a warm digestive kick).
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (enhances Vitamin C absorption and adds brightness).
- Mint Leaves: 3–4 fresh mint sprigs for garnish and extra fragrance.

Option A (Juicer Method): Slow masticating juicer or high-speed centrifugal juicer.
Option B (Blender Method): High-speed blender and a fine-mesh strainer, nut milk bag, or cheesecloth for filtering pulp.

Since ABC juice is consumed raw, washing your ingredients thoroughly is crucial to remove soil residue and debris.

Scrub the beetroot under cool running water. Peel the outer skin using a vegetable peeler to eliminate any gritty, earthiness. Slice into small, uniform cubes.
Scrub the carrots. You can keep the skin on if organic, or peel them if preferred. Cut into small slices.
Wash the apple, remove the core and seeds, and slice into chunks. (Leaving the skin on provides maximum antioxidants).

Turn on your juicer and gradually feed the beetroot chunks, carrot pieces, and apple slices into the chute.
Alternating between dense beet pieces and juicy apple slices helps push all contents through smoothly.
If using fresh ginger or lemon, feed them into the juicer alongside the ingredients.
Collect the fresh juice in the pitcher, stir thoroughly to combine the layers, and serve immediately over fresh ice cubes.

Place the prepared apple chunks, beetroot cubes, carrot slices, and optional ginger/lemon juice into your high-speed blender container.
Pour in ½ cup of cold filtered water (or coconut water) to help the blades catch and puree the dense root vegetables smoothly.
Blend on medium-low speed for 15 seconds, then increase to high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and velvety.
For a thick, smoothie-style fiber drink: Drink as-is to retain 100% of the gut-healthy dietary fiber.
For a smooth, clear juice: Position a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag over a large bowl or glass measuring pitcher. Pour the blended puree into the bag and press or squeeze firmly to extract every drop of fresh juice. Reserve the leftover fibrous pulp for baking, soups, or composting.

Immediate Consumption: ABC Juice tastes best right after preparation, when its enzymes, antioxidants, and vibrant flavor are at their absolute peak. Serve cold over ice garnished with a slice of lemon or a fresh mint leaf.
Refrigeration: Store any leftover juice in an airtight glass mason jar or vacuum-sealed glass bottle filled to the top (minimizing air space to prevent oxidation). Refrigerate at or below 40°F (4°C) for up to 24 to 48 hours.
Freezing: You can freeze fresh ABC juice in silicone ice cube trays or freezer-safe jars (leave 1 inch of headspace for expansion) for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before drinking.

The following nutritional profile is calculated per serving (1 full cup / 8 fl oz / ~240 ml of fresh strained ABC juice):

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