The BEST Juicing Recipes for Kids (2024)

Forget about trying to coax your kid into eating all his veggies, and give it to him straight—in juice form, that is. The following juicing recipes for kids are big on yummy flavors and vitamins, making them the perfect easy breakfast-on-the-go or afterschool pick-me-up, especially during cold and flu season. Keep reading to discover 14 recipes below that’ll help you get your daily dose.

Carrot, Orange, Pear Juice

For this tasty combo, you can juice the carrots and pear in your regular juicer, but you’ll need a non-electric juicer for the orange unless your juicer can handle citrus. Get more recipes like this one over Inhabitots.

Ingredients
2 carrots
1 pear
1 orange

Divine Dreamsicle

This beginner juice from Reboot with Joe is perfect for kids. It looks and tastes just like a creamsicle! Yum.

Ingredients:
1 apple
1/4 pineapple
1 sweet potato
4 – 6 carrots
Yields one serving.

Melon Berry Splash Juice

Skip the sugar-laden store-bought juices in favor of a refreshing homemade mix like this one from Courtney's Sweets. You don't need a juicer for this recipe, and using a blender ensures that you're getting all the vitamins and minerals (rather than losing them in the pulp).

Ingredients:
4 cups watermelon
Juice of 1 lemon
10 frozen strawberries, partially thawed

Method:
In a blender combine the above ingredients. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Serves 3.

Berry Red Beet Juice

Skip the coffee this morning—get your energy boost from a delicious mix of beets, strawberries, and oranges that little ones will love, too. This ruby red recipe comes from Sophia at Love and Lentils.

Ingredients:
2 organic beets
8 organic strawberries
1 organic orange

Method:
1. Wash the beets, strawberries and orange.
2. Cut the greens off the strawberries, and slice the beets and orange into quarters.
3. Place all ingredients through your juicer.
4. Serve and drink right away.

Apple, Carrot, Orange & Ginger Juice

If your tots aren't yet convinced on green juice, this recipe from The Peach Kitchen is a good way to ease them into the world of veggie juices. Sweet carrots paired with yummy fruits make for a kid-approved afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients:
2 large carrots
1 orange, peeled
1 apple
a knob of ginger or turmeric

Method:
Let everything pass through your juicer and drink.

Strawberry-Apple Juice

This pretty in pink juice from FoodNetwork.com is the perfect way to wake your littles up on a weekend morning. The chia seeds help thicken the mixture and provide a boost of fiber.

Ingredients:
2 cups strawberries, tops removed
1 medium Red Delicious apple, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional

Method:
Juice the strawberries, then the apple, following your juicer's specific settings for each. Stir in the chia seeds if using and let soak for 5 minutes. Serve the juice immediately over ice, if desired.

Green Power Juice

Our friend Dr. Michael Murray of SPUD (they deliver fresh organic fruits and veggies directly to your doorstep) is their resident natural medicine expert and juicing fanatic. He calls this juice recipe “a great tasting green drink that most kids love.” It’s chock full of fruits to give it a sweet taste, but delivers lots of vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium and fiber.

Ingredients:
1 handful of Swiss chard, kale, spinach or a combination
1 pear
1 cup strawberries
1/2 lemon, unpeeled
1 apple, cut into chunks

Method:
Juice the greens first, followed by the pear, strawberries, lemon, and apple.

Thomas’ “I won’t eat chicken, but I’ll drink kale” Juice

This recipe comes to us from Red Tricycle’s own Director of Sales, Charina Lumley. She makes this juice on a daily basis for her son Thomas, who prefers his morning juice from his special snowman sippy cup.

Ingredients:
3 Romaine lettuce leaves
2 kale leaves
1 cup spinach
1 handful of baby carrots
1 Fuji apple (or similar sweeter variety)
1/2 Navel orange (or 1 clementine)

Method:
Wash fruits and vegetables. Juice greens followed by fruits. Immediately serve in your kiddo’s favorite sippy cup and enjoy.

Yields one 8-10oz serving

ABC Juice

This juice recipe is a classic and a definite must-have in your juicing arsenal. It only has three ingredients, and, you guessed it, each item stands for one of the first three letters of the alphabet. Make a game out this recipe by letting your kiddo switch up the ingredients to spell different words.

Ingredients:
2 apples
1 beet
2 carrots

Yields one 8-12oz serving

Autumn Sunrise Juice

Like a Tequila Sunrise minus the alcohol, this fruit/veggie concoction is a good balance between sweet and tart. Plus, adding in a few veggies gives this otherwise fruity drink an extra healthy kick.

Ingredients:
1 apple
1 orange
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
1/2 lemon

Morning Nourish Juice

This super juice is just what busy parents and their tots need to get their day started. Since pears are less allergenic than other fruits, they are great for infants and the littler set, while still delivering a healthy dose of vitamin C and fiber.

Ingredients:
1 pear
1 handful kale
1 apple
2 stalks celery

Yields one 8-12oz serving

Orange Jubilee Juice

No doubt your kid is an expert on identifying colors, so they’ll love the bright orange hue of this hearty beverage. And they’ll hardly notice the carrots through the natural sugars from the orange and apple (try Fujis or a similar sweet variety).

Ingredients:
1 orange
3 carrots
1 apple

Yields one 8-12oz serving

Shrek Juice

Speaking of colorful juices, this one reminds us of the slime they used to dump on celebrities on Nickelodeon. Tell your kiddo that it’s the same slime recipe that gave the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles their powers and he or she might be even more inclined to gulp it down.

Ingredients:
- 2 stalks celery
– 1 handful kale
– 2 apples

Yields one 8-12oz serving

Super Start Detoxing Juice

Combine this juice with a regular exercise routine, and you’ll be back to feeling fit before you know it. Think of this as your homespun version of V8 at a fraction of the cost. And when your little ones see you downing this super juice, they’ll want to try some too.

Ingredients:
1 handful kale
1 handful collard greens
2 celery stalks
1/4 cucumber
1 carrot
1 tomato
1/2 lemon
1/2 apple
1 handful blueberries

Yields one 12-16oz serving

Tips for juicing:

– Combinations of ingredients are super important, especially when maximizing the juice’s nutritional value without compromising flavor. While you may be a fan of mixing a whole mess of fruits and veggies together, your kiddos might want something a little less adventurous.

– Certain foods like ginger can overpower or mask other flavors, so use them sparingly.

– You can increase the fiber content by blending the pulp and combining it with your juice for an extra healthy boost without the “no pulp” whine.

–If you don’t have a juicer, try parboiling or partially baking root vegetables like carrots and beets to make them soft enough to whip in a blender.

Have you introduced juicing into your kid’s diet? If so, we want to know your go-to recipeS—leave a comment below!

—Scott Wardell & Susie Foresman

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The BEST Juicing Recipes for Kids (2024)

FAQs

What are the best juices to give kids? ›

It's okay to offer some juice in moderation, but make sure it's 100 percent juice (such as apple, orange, cranberry or pomegranate), which can provide some nutrients to a busy, picky toddler. Remember, too, that your tot shouldn't be toting a sippy cup filled with juice all day long.

Is juicing healthy for children? ›

When in doubt, dilute: “Fresh juices can be a great way to get a number of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into a child's diet, but the key is to watch the amount of fruit used,” says Alissa Rumsey, R.D., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Is 100% juice good for kids? ›

Fruit juice might seem like a healthy drink option when compared with sugary sodas. But the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends limiting how much juice your child drinks and not giving them any at all if your baby is under age 1. Too much fruit juice can contribute to health problems for your child.

What is the healthiest juice for kids? ›

100% fruit juice is essentially the liquid from the fruit, with no added colors, preservatives or sugar. Honestly, a 100% orange, apple, grape, or any 100% fruit juice is the best juice for kids in addition to water or milk as their primary beverage.

What is the most healthy drink for kids? ›

Our top 6 healthy drink choices
  1. WATER. It goes without saying that water is a brilliant option. ...
  2. MILK. Milk is packed with nutrients including calcium, potassium and B vitamins. ...
  3. COCONUT WATER. ...
  4. INFUSED WATER. ...
  5. HERBAL TEA. ...
  6. VEGETABLE SMOOTHIE.

Can kids drink fruit juice everyday? ›

Children ages 1 through 3 should consume no more than 4 ounces of fruit juice per day. Children ages 4 through 6 should consume no more than 6 ounces of fruit juice per day. Children ages 7 through 18 should consume no more than 8 ounces of fruit juice per day.

Is carrot juice OK for kids? ›

Carrot juice has a ton of healthy benefits for your kids. The science behind why these little orange veggies are so good for us is out there, but communicating that message to our kids can often times be a bit tricky.

Is beetroot and carrot juice good for kids? ›

Yes, carrot beetroot juice can be given to children as a nutritious addition to their diet.

What are the disadvantages of juicing? ›

Con: Juice can be sneakily calorie-dense

Juice contains fructose, and while this is a natural source of sugar and carbs, drinking too much of it may lead you to consume too many calories. For example, juicing 5 fruits can add up to 500 calories and more than 100 grams of sugar, says Zarabi.

What is the juice limit for kids? ›

The intake of juice should be limited to, at most, 4 ounces/day in toddlers 1 through 3 years of age, and 4 to 6 ounces/day for children 4 through 6 years of age. For children 7 to 18 years of age, juice intake should be limited to 8 ounces or 1 cup of the recommended 2 to 2.5 cups of fruit servings per day.

Does juicing have side effects? ›

It causes undesirable side effects. The low calorie content of most juices can elicit fatigue, headaches, cravings and dizziness. It may lead to muscle and bone loss. Because juice contains limited amount of protein, your muscles and bones can be affected.

What should kids drink instead of juice? ›

For toddlers and little ones over one year, the consensus is clear; water and plain milk are best. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidance surrounding juice intakes for children by age group.

Is grape juice OK for kids? ›

Although pure grape juice contains many nutrients, it's not a replacement for the fruit itself. In fact, because of the risk of cavities and childhood obesity from excess sugar, the AAP now recommends babies under age 1 drink no fruit juice, and children ages 1 to 3 have no more than 4 ounces per day.

Is apple juice OK for kids? ›

He said no child younger than 6 months should be drinking juice, kids 6 to 18 months should have no more than 4 ounces per day and kids 18 to 24 months should keep to an 8-ounce daily limit. "If you give babies and toddlers a lot of juice, they don't learn to eat other nutritious foods," Lifsh*tz said.

Is it good for kids to drink juice everyday? ›

According to the statement, the AAP recommends: Infants younger than 12 months of age shouldn't have juice at all. Children ages 1 through 3 should consume no more than 4 ounces of fruit juice per day. Children ages 4 through 6 should consume no more than 6 ounces of fruit juice per day.

Do pediatricians recommend juice? ›

Juice should not be introduced to infants before 1 year unless clinically indicated. Daily intake should be limited to 4 ounces in toddlers ages 1-3 years, 4-6 ounces for those 4-6 years. For those 7-18 years, limit juice intake to 8 ounces or 1 cup of the recommended 2-2½ cups of fruit servings/day.

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