Wheat Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost luxurious about a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, especially when you know exactly what went into it. This one calls for just oranges and an optional pinch of salt — nothing hidden, nothing processed, nothing to second-guess on a label. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, packaged juices and flavored drinks can be a minefield of additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The salt is a small but clever touch that subtly brightens the natural sweetness of the fruit without overpowering it. A fine-mesh strainer keeps things smooth if you prefer a cleaner sip, or skip it entirely for that full, pulpy freshness straight from the juicer. It's the kind of recipe that takes almost no effort but feels like a treat every single time.
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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.