Are you wondering if you can make juice in a blender? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about juicing with your blender at home.
Let’s get started.
Quick Answer: Yes, you can make juice in a blender. However, for it to be considered real juice, you need to strain out the “pulp” leftover from blending. The best tool for this is a fine mesh strainer, nut milk bag, or cheesecloth.
Want to know the exact steps for juicing in a blending device? We’ll explain below and answer other common questions.
How Do You Make Juice with a Blender?
- Fill your blender with the components of your juice. This could be fruit or vegetables, whatever your preference is. Try not to fill the blender beyond the fill line or more than 3/4 of the entire jar.
- Pour enough water into the blender to cover the fruit.
- Blend on high until all of the ingredients are completely pulverized.
- Use a nut milk bag – like this one – to strain the pulp from the leftover liquid.
- Enjoy the leftover liquid – it’s your juice!
Can a Blender Replace a Juicer?
A blender can replace a juicer, but it’s not as efficient or convenient. It’s good in a pinch, but it can be annoying to strain and clean the nut milk bag every time. Unless you have limited space or a limited budget, it’s good also to have a juicer if you plan on making a lot of juice.
Is Blending the Same as Juicing?
Blending is not the same as juicing. You’re keeping all of the pulp into the final product when you’re blending.
You can certainly blend a “whole juice” and drink it, but you cannot consume nearly as many vegetables in a whole juice. It will simply be too difficult to get down.
Removing the pulp makes it easier to consume phytochemicals and micronutrients from fruits and vegetables. However, be careful about juicing high-sugar fruits.
When you strip the fruits of their fiber, it could spike your blood sugar and lead to lots of excess calories.
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
