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Fruit punch made with real fruit being poured from a blender into a glass with other glasses of fruit punch behind it with a white marble background.

Fruit Punch Recipe with Real Fruit (Non-Alcoholic)

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  • Author: Elaine Gordon
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Forget the bright red store-bought fruit punches packed with artificial dyes, sweeteners and mystery ingredients. This homemade fruit punch is made entirely with real fruit (and even a veggie!) and can be customized to your taste: use a beet for earthy sweetness, or go with tropical fruit for an island-inspired twist. Bursting with natural flavor, nutrients and vibrant color, it’s a healthy, hydrating drink you can feel great about serving your family, especially on hot summer days or after physical activity.

Ingredients

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  • 1 small beet (quartered, no need to peel)
  • 1 large lemon (peeled for best flavor)
  • 2 small oranges (peeled for best flavor)
  • 2 Granny Smith apples (or sub red apple), quartered
  • If blending: 2 cups filtered water or unsweetened coconut water

*See Notes for ingredients to turn this into Hawaiian punch, Nature's Gatorade Fruit Punch and for more flavor variations.

Instructions

If using a juicer:

  1. Juice all the ingredients together.
  2. Serve over ice.

If using a blender:

  1. Add all the ingredients to the blender along with 2 cups of filtered water or coconut water.
  2. Blend on high for about 1 minute until smooth.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag.
  4. Serve chilled over ice.

Equipment

Notes

This juice is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–2 days. Since it’s unpasteurized, it’s ideal to consume it shortly after making. To help preserve freshness, store it in a container that can be filled to the very top to minimize air exposure.

Hawaiian Punch variation: Swap the beet for 1 cup fresh pineapple (no core) and 1/2 cup strawberries.

Nature’s Gatorade variation: Use unsweetened coconut water and add 1/8–1/4 teaspoon of unrefined mineral salt to each glass when serving.

Fruit Punch flavor variation: You can make this juice your own and experiment with other flavor variations. Add 1/2 cup fresh cherries, grapes or cranberries.

Recipe yield and nutrition facts are based on the blender method.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Category: Juice
  • Method: Juicer or Blender

Find it online: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/natures-fruit-punch/