Homemade V8 Juice Recipe
Servings: 1
This homemade V8 juice recipe is rich, savory, and packed with fresh vegetables for a bold flavor that tastes far better than any store-bought version. Sweet beets are the secret ingredient, adding rich color and natural sweetness to balance the tomatoes, celery, and carrots. It’s a refreshing, nutrient-dense juice that leaves you feeling energized after every sip.
Ingredients
- ½ lime peeled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ½ garlic cloves peeled
- 2 celery ribs with leafy stalks
- 2 carrots
- ½ red beet
- 1 pinch Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Run all ingredients except salt through your juicer in the order listed.
- Add a pinch of salt, stir well, and enjoy immediately for best taste and nutrition.
Notes
- For that classic V8 flavor: You can add a touch of honey, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, and a few dashes of Tabasco. It gives that signature sweet, savory, slightly tangy kick.
- Best juicer: For the freshest, most nutrient-rich juice, use a high-quality cold-pressed juicer (like the Nama J2 Cold-Press Juicer). It helps extract more flavor and nutrients from your vegetables.
- Chill your produce: Store all your produce in the fridge overnight before juicing. This naturally chills the juice so it’s refreshing straight out of the glass.
- Adjust the flavor: Add more lime for brightness or extra beet for a slightly sweeter, earthier juice.
- Stir before serving: Natural separation can happen, so give it a good stir or shake before pouring to bring everything back together.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 195mg, Potassium: 1059mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 23694IU, Vitamin C: 88mg, Calcium: 113mg, Iron: 4mg
