Oats Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost luxurious about a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice — bright, fragrant, and nothing like the carton version sitting in the back of your fridge. This one comes together with just a handful of navel or Valencia oranges and an optional pinch of salt that subtly rounds out the natural sweetness. The salt trick is small but genuinely makes a difference, lifting the citrus flavor in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. Since this is pure fruit and nothing else, it sidesteps every concern about hidden grains or processed additives that can sneak into packaged drinks and blended beverages. You strain out the seeds and pulp to taste, so the final texture is entirely yours to control. It is the kind of recipe that reminds you how good simple, whole ingredients can be when you just let them shine.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.