Yeast Free Fresh Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice is one of those simple pleasures that tastes wildly better than anything poured from a carton. Navel and Valencia oranges are both naturally sweet and juicy, so the flavor speaks entirely for itself without any added sugar or preservatives. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, store-bought juices can be a minefield — many are pasteurized in ways that introduce fermentation byproducts, and some contain additives that aren't always clearly labeled. Squeezing your own means you know exactly what's in the glass. The optional pinch of salt is a small but clever touch that rounds out the citrus brightness and makes the sweetness pop. Straining out the seeds gives you a clean, smooth pour, though keeping the pulp in is a perfectly valid choice if you like a little texture. It's the kind of recipe that takes minutes and delivers something genuinely refreshing every single time.
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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.