Drink up your Vitamin A: “Iced Carrot No-Cappuccino”

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Drink up your Vitamin A: “Iced Carrot No-Cappuccino”

April 8, 2011 by Lauren Talbot

Everyone has their pick-me-up beverage.

For some it is coffee (I’ve been there)…

others tea, soda, or chocolate-something…

While there is no denying that I come from a family of choco-holics, (and wine-lovers– not a “pick-me-up” of course)… my “day-time vice” typically involves a “freshly” pressed carrot juice.

Time and time again I mention carrot juice. But for me… a busy bee, (always on the go, or working with a budget), carrots are a practical and “healthy” source of sweet. Aside from the natural sugars, carrots are packed with beneficial nutrients. [Carrots are a fantastic source of Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate and Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Potassium]

For those that love juicing (or experimenting with juice), carrot juice can be a satisfying and quick source of energy. All nutrients aside, carrot based juices are cost effective, providing a great organic base for the money.

While I probably drink a bit too much carrot juice on a regular basis, I am always experimenting, and sprucing up my fun juice concoctions with spices.

Here is the latest:

“Iced Carrot-No-Cappuccino”

2 Cups freshly pressed carrot juice (it is hard to count carrots)

1/2 large fennel (anise) bulb

6 drops Vanilla NuStevia

1 tbsp unsweetened carob powder

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp cinnamon

Blend.

Serve over ice.

What is your beverage of choice?

What is your favorite juice recipe?

Is budget a concern?

How do you work with it?

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Posted in Juices | Tagged carrot juice, chocolate carob juice, health juice options, juice recipe | 5 Comments

5 Responses

on April 8, 2011 at 11:41 am | Reply Rande

I always LOVE your carrot juice combo’s, the one with fresh mint is still a favorite, can’t wait to try this one
- on April 13, 2011 at 11:25 pm | Reply pureblissnutrition
  
  thanks!! Feel free to share your own fav juice recipes!
on April 9, 2011 at 4:52 am | Reply Hollie

Hi! Do you find a high carrot consumption changes your skin color? Is that necessarily a bad thing? I LOVE carrots x
- on April 13, 2011 at 11:24 pm | Reply pureblissnutrition
  
  Yes! It does. If you are consuming a large quantity of carrots it is very likely that your hands and feet will change color (although it does not happen to everyone).
  
  No worries!! It is harmless. If you continue to consume lots of carrots you should find that the color will fade, and return without any particular pattern. I cannot say exactly what causes this discoloration, but it is thought to be part of a liver detox effect.
on February 22, 2012 at 12:11 pm | Reply Cinnamon Licorice Veggie Juice |

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