Oats Free Lemon-Basil Orange Carrot Cooler
Bright, citrusy, and packed with fresh produce, this blended cooler is a genuinely refreshing drink that feels like something you'd order at a juice bar. Carrots bring natural sweetness and a gorgeous golden color, while fresh orange and lemon juice layer in tangy brightness that wakes up your palate. A little grated ginger and ground turmeric add warmth and depth without overpowering the fruit, and the fresh basil leaves give the whole thing an herby, almost floral finish that makes it taste surprisingly complex. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a silky-smooth texture that's far more satisfying than a chunky blend. Poured over ice and garnished with an orange slice, it looks stunning and comes together with almost no effort.
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2 servings
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 large oranges)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin orange slices (optional)
- 2 fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped carrots, orange juice, lemon juice, cold water, grated ginger, honey, basil leaves, and turmeric to a blender. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth and no large carrot pieces remain.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large measuring cup or bowl. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
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