Here’s a delicious homemade Carrot Juice Recipe that is full of vitamin C. This tasty version uses carrots, oranges, lemon, and ginger for the ultimate healthy fresh juice. Learn how to make this carrot juice recipe using a juicer or a blender.

Two mason jar mugs with carrot juice, each has two straws.

If you’ve never had homemade carrot juice, you are in for a real treat. Because carrots are a naturally sweet vegetable, they are perfect for the base of a vegetable juice.

For this recipe, I added a few other ingredients including lemon, orange, and ginger to take this carrot juice recipe to the next level.

Carrot Juice Benefits

  • This fresh carrot juice recipe has almost 70% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C and over 100% of the recommended daily value for vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene.
  • Vitamin C can benefit the immune system. It is a powerful antioxidant which can fight free radicals and oxidative stress. Learn more about the health benefits of carrot juice.
  • The juice is sweet, slightly tangy, and so nutritious. It’s also a very hydrating recipe with natural sugars and no earthy flavor.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for carrot orange juice on a white surface.

While you can just use carrots to make a homemade carrot juice, I think adding a few other ingredients makes it really special. The lemon and orange juices add brightness, while the ginger adds a little tang.

  • Carrots contain beta carotene and are naturally sweet. They are also really affordable and easy to find at any time of year. Carrots have a high nutritional value and may even help reduce cholesterol levels. For all of these reasons, raw carrots are on my list of the best vegetables to juice. You can juice baby carrots too.
  • Oranges add a familiar taste to this veggie juice. You can use whatever types of oranges you can get your hands on, including naval oranges, Valencia orange, Spanish oranges, or Cara Cara oranges.
  • Lemon juice brightens up the combined flavors.
  • Ginger adds a small kick of flavor to this yummy carrot juice combo. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact measurements.

How to Make Carrot Juice in a Juicer

There are two main methods for making juice at home. You can use a juicer or you can use a blender and then strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer, cheese cloth, or nut milk bag.

See below for details on making juice using either method.

Step One

Wash all of your produce including the whole carrots. Cut it into pieces small enough to fit through the feeding tube of your juicer. 

See my list of the best juicers for carrots.

Step Two

Feed the vegetable and fruit pieces into the feeding tube of your juicer. 

Alternate hard and soft pieces of fruit and vegetable to help get the most juice out of your fruits and veggies.

Step Three

Serve your cup of carrot juice immediately. It is best served right after you make it.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Carrot Juice in a Blender

If you don’t have a juicer at your house, no problem! Here is how to make homemade carrot juice using a blender instead.

making carrot juice recipe step one.

Step One: Wash all of your produce including the whole carrots. Add the carrots and up to a cup of water.

carrot juice ingredients in blender.

Step Two: Add the orange and ginger pieces to the blender.

blended carrot juice recipe.

Step Three: If using a blender, blend on high until the ingredients are well combined.

straining carrot juice in nut milk bag

Step Four: If using a blender, strain the juice through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag.

Serve your cup of carrot juice immediately. It is best served right after you make it.

I hope you enjoy this delicious homemade carrot juice that is a good source of beta-carotene with flavors reminiscent of carrot cake.

The fresh citrus fruits combined with the carrots and other ingredients is divine. It’s an easy way to get your daily values of beta carotene and vitamin C.

pouring carrot juice into a glass.

Recipe Tips

  • Fresh vegetable juices and fruit juices should be consumed within 24-48 hours for the optimal nutrition. Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. 
  • This recipe is very forgiving. You can make changes to the amount of ginger you use. Or, feel free to add other ingredients including celery, cucumber, or apple.
  • You can also leave out the oranges, ginger, and lemon to make a pure 100% pure carrot juice with no other ingredients besides fresh carrots. I like making juice blends but it’s personal preference.

Recipe FAQs

How do you make carrot juice in a blender?

To make fresh juice in a blender, you just need to add the same ingredients to a high-speed blender, turn on high, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag to catch the fiber, and then enjoy the juice. See my full guide for juicing with a Vitamix.

Can carrot juice turn your skin orange?

Yes, that can happen if you consume too much carrot juice. The reason is because carrot juice is so high in carotenoids, an antioxidant found in carrots. The change is skin tone is likely temporary, but you might want to ask your healthcare provider if it is safe for you.

What is the best juicer for carrots?

I highly recommend using a masticating type juicer if you want to make juice a lot at home. It’s an investment, but it’s not outrageously expensive. I have an Omega juicer and am very happy with it.

Read more about how to pick a masticating juicer that is perfect for your needs or see my specific article with my pick for the best juicer for carrots.

What does carrot juice do for your body?

Carrot juice is rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which is essential for eye health, immune system support, and skin maintenance. It also provides antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of various illnesses, including heart disease and certain types of cancer. Furthermore, the juice contains essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and potassium, which can promote overall health by supporting various bodily functions.

What can I do with carrot juice pulp?

Discard the pulp or save it for another use (like in these Carrot Crackers). Or, use it in your compost or feed it to your chickens.

jar of freshly juiced carrot juice.

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Or, see my round-ups of the best juicing recipes for beginners or the best juicing recipes for weight loss.

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Carrot Juice Recipe with Orange and Ginger

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Here’s a delicious homemade Carrot Juice Recipe that is full of vitamin C. This recipe uses carrots, oranges, lemon, and ginger for the ultimate healthy fresh juice. Make this recipe using a juicer or a blender.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 bunch carrots, scrubbed and rinsed (about 1 pound: 4 large carrots or 6–7 medium carrots)
  • 2 naval oranges, skins removed and cut into slices
  • 1 lemon, skin removed and cut into quarters
  • 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, skin removed

Instructions

  1. Feed the carrots, orange slices, lemon pieces, and ginger through a masticating juicer, alternating hard and soft ingredients for the optimal efficiency.
  2. Divide the juice between two glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. BLENDER INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the ingredients into the base of a high-speed blender. You may need to include 1/4 – 1/2 cup of water to help the ingredients blender completely. Process on high for about 30-45 seconds. Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag, so that only the juice remains. Discard the pulp or save it for another use. 
  2. Fresh juices should be consumed within 24 hours for the optimal nutrition. Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. 
  3. This recipe is very forgiving. You can make changes to the amount of ginger you use. Or, feel free to add other ingredients including celery, cucumber, or apple.
  4. You can also leave out the oranges, ginger, and lemon to make a pure 100% carrot juice with no other ingredients besides carrots.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 91
  • Sugar: 12.4 g
  • Sodium: 79 mg
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
  • Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is studying to be a holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.

Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.