It’s summertime! Cool down and refresh yourself with a glass of homemade O.J. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, a glass of orange juice made with one orange gives you the US RDA (recommended daily allowance, which is 70 grams) of Vitamin C, along with other essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, and Vitamin A. Here are some fun ways to make orange juice at home, and involve the kids too!
Old School Orange Juice From Scratch
We think you know what to do (in short, squeeze), but we’ll hit the basics just in case.
Cut your oranges in half, squeeze the juice out (or use a juicer if you’re a modern type), strain out the seeds, and then serve. Voila! A tall glass of delicious fresh squeezed orange juice, or an excellent starting point for some other fun ways to get your O.J. on.
Orange Juice Popsicles
Making frozen juice pops is a great way to have fun in the kitchen, and this quick and simple recipe allows for all ages to join in the fun. All you’ll need to make frozen orange juice popsicles is some orange juice, molds for the popsicles (or you can use waxed paper cups), and popsicle sticks. Pour your juice into the molds or cups, leave a little extra room for freezer expansion, and freeze. Make sure to cover your popsicles with some aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Once they’re frozen, you can enjoy them on a hot summer day right in your own backyard.
Extra Tangy Tropical O.J. Recipe
This version of orange juice will give a twang to your taste buds. You just need some tangerines, oranges, a lime, and orange peels. Cut up your fruit and put it in a juicer, and add the peels for some extra flavoring and antioxidants. Go to SoyMilkQuick for the full instructions.
Get Out There and Invent Your Own Orange Juice Flavors!
Creating a new flavor of orange juice can be as easy as adding an extra ingredient. For instance, adding some of these ingredients to your O.J. can help you find a flavor that’s all your own:
• Sparkling water: great for an O.J. spritzer
• Shaved ginger: makes for an exotic and spicy concoction
• Bits of pineapple or a splash of pineapple juice: it’s luau time!
What do you add to YOUR O.J.? Send us your list of favorite things you add to your orange juice that make it all your own.