All made in a minute’s time through a simple mix in the grinder, homemade Fresh Pineapple Juice takes you on a fantastic tropical ride without a doubt! It’s sweet, tangy, and tart and loaded with healthy nutrients. Here is how to make it at home.
If you are looking for other similar options to make in Summer, here are some – Watermelon Ginger Juice, Spicy Pineapple Sauce, Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie, Mango Kale Smoothie, and Mango Pineapple Smoothie.
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About This Recipe
Pineapple Juice is made by blending fresh pineapple and water together to make a refreshing drink. A delicious tropical delight! You can also add ice cubes instead of water if you like it cold.
I have added a little sugar to make the juice, but you can avoid it if you’r cutting on the sugar. After making the juice, strain it and enjoy it. But if you don’t mind the fiber in it, you can avoid straining it too.
You can always add in some salt and black pepper, for that extra taste. Adding mint leaves is also a good option, it adds more refreshing taste to the same.
This juice is
- Sweet
- Tangy
- Tart
- Refreshing
- Super Healthy
Ingredients
Pineapple – Choose a nice ripe and fresh pineapple to juice.
Sugar – Sugar is optional. Add it only if you feel it’s needed. Sometimes the pineapple is very sweet and needs no extra sweetener. You can also replace sugar with honey or maple syrup.
Black Salt – This ingredient will take your regular homemade juice to another level. Try it and thank me later 🙂
Health Benefits
Pineapple juice has many health benefits. It is rich in potassium, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus and also in :0 fiber.
It is low in calories and helps in digestion and improves gut health.
Pineapple is rich in Vitamin C and by drinking one glass of it, you get 30% of your daily Vit C requirement.
Bromelain present in pineapples that can fight free radicals and cancerous cells. It boosts the immune system and is rich in antioxidants.
It improves blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of a heart attack. You can see more details here.
Step By Step Recipe
Peel the pineapple and chop it into small pieces. Add the pineapple pieces in a blender along with water and sugar.
Blend to make a smooth juice.
Strain the juice using a soup strainer. Add more water if the juice is too thick.
Pour the juice in serving glasses. Add some ice cubes in the juice. Sprinkle black salt on top. Garnish with mint leaves and pineapple wedge. Serve immediately.
Storage Suggestions
Fresh Pineapple Juice stays good in the refrigerator for almost 3 to 5 days when stored in an airtight container, but it would lose its freshness and flavor a bit.
That’s why I recommend you to make it fresh.
It can be frozen in any freezer-safe container for up to 4-5 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best way to pick up a ripe juicy pineapple is by smelling its base. If it smells sweet, it’s ready to be cut and juice. If there is no smell, then it’s not ripe yet.
Yes, you can drink it every day but make sure you do not overdo it. Because of the presence of bromelain, it can cause rashes, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Though I would suggest you to chose different fruits for your daily juicing, as each and every fruit has a different set of nutrients and consuming variations of fruits will help you get the daily dose of all those essential vitamins and minerals.
Pineapple is full of fibers and makes you full very fast and hence control overeating. Readymade juices have this fiber removed and so what is left is mostly fruit sugar. But when you make the juice at home, most of the fiber is retained and you feel full after a glass of this juice. And this prevents you from eating more which aids in weight loss.
If you want to make this juice even healthier, skip the process of straining and drink the juice with more fibers. Pineapple juice mixed with orange juice, apple cider vinegar and honey is a sure shot weight loss remedy. It reduces belly fat and shrinks the stomach.
You can make it unsweetened if you wish to.
Since homemade pineapple juice is full of fibers, it is a natural laxative. It also has an enzyme that helps in improving bowel function.
Variations
Mix it with part orange juice or cranberry juice for a tasty twist.
Add some vodka or coconut rum like Malibu to it for a tropical boozy twist.
Add blue curacao and coconut water for a funky mocktail.
Ginger also works great and gives a nice flavour to this fruity juice.
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Pineapple Juice Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g Fresh Pineapple
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Black salt (Optional)
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Peel the pineapple and chop it into small pieces.
- Add the pineapple pieces in a blender along with water and sugar.
- Blend to make a smooth juice.
- Strain the juice using a soup strainer.
- Add more water if the juice is too thick.
- Pour the juice in serving glasses.
- Add some ice cubes in the juice.
- Sprinkle black salt on top.
- Garnish with mint leaves and pineapple wedge.
- Serve immediately.
