Ultimate Refreshing Pink Juice

Long time no blog! I recently bought a 12 pack of 1L mason jars and today was the day I decided to put one to use.  I made a super delicious pink juice with my Vitamix that is perfectly refreshing! To be honest, I don't always know what I'm doing in the kitchen, or how a recipe will turn out, but this recipe was too good not to share.

It's light, tangy, sweet and just right for a hot summer day.  Not to mention, it's bright pink... ;)

Ultimate Refreshing Pink Juice (serves ~ 1 - 2)

3 oranges

1 lemon

1/2 cup frozen raspberries (or fresh)

1/2 - 2/3 cup chopped pineapple (I used fresh, but you could use frozen)

Cold water as needed

Juice all 4 pieces of citrus and add to your blender.  Add in the raspberries and pineapple, and then fill the blender with cold water to about the 800mL mark (just under 1L because the juice will froth once blended).  Blend away for 1 minute and serve in a mason jar or a tall glass with a straw :)

Tart Fruity Smoothie

Today is the day I start my raw adventure.  I'm going to take it day by day, but I'm truly interested to see what this way of eating does for my energy, my skin and essentially my body!  I will be making my best effort to eat as many raw fruits and vegetables as possible.

Breakfast this morning was an apple with this beautifully coloured smoothie.  I knew it was going to be tart (somehow I forgot as I took my first sip..) but it was also very refreshing after my 11km bike ride.

Tart Fruity Smoothie (serves 1)

1 orange peeled
4 frozen strawberries
2/3 cup frozen raspberries
2 - 3 cups cold water

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender and serve immediately :)

Citrus Kick Juice

About a week ago I went on a small juicing spree.  My family doesn't own an actual juicer, but this doesn't mean I still can't juice.  I used our trusty Vitamix blender and a sieve.  I wasn't able to get ALL of the moisture out of the residual pulp, but it was enough for a tasty juice :)

The first one I made (which was by far my favourite) was an orange, lemon, maple syrup and cayenne juice.  It was the perfect mix of sweet, sour and spicy.  I think I chugged the whole thing in a matter of minutes.... :)

Citrus Kick Juice (serves 1 - 2)

1 navel orange
2 lemons
2 tbsp maple syrup
Dash of cayenne
1 cup cold water

Juice the lemons and orange with a citrus juicer and pour into a mason jar.  Add the maple syrup and cayenne to the jar and fill the remaining space with cold water.  Shake or stir and serve chilled. Enjoy :)