Pineapple orange juice boosts immunity, has 3-ingredients, and is blender or juicer ready! This is hands down the best and most refreshing tropical drink that comes together in 5 minutes!
Orange, pineapple, ginger juice, oh my! Get a morning pick-me-up with this fabulous pineapple orange juice! If you are looking for an invigorating beverage and simple juicing recipes to make at home then you have landed at the right place. This recipe serves 1, but it is so good you may just want to times it by 8 and make a whole pitcher to have on hand for the week or to add to orange juice cake!
Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: No cooking, blender or juicer only
- ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 1 glass (multiply by 8 for a pitcher)
- ⚡ Calories: 157kcal
- 🥣 Ingredients: 3 (ripe pineapple, navel orange, fresh ginger)
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Sweet tropical pineapple and orange with a zing of fresh ginger
- ✋ Difficulty: Peel, remove the rind, then juice or blend and strain
Quick Answer
Peel 1 cup of ripe pineapple, remove the skin and rind from 1 navel orange (citrus rind adds a bitter taste), and peel a 1 inch piece of ginger. In a juicer, add the pineapple, orange, and ginger and enjoy over ice or as is. In a blender, add the same three ingredients, blend until smooth, and strain through a mesh nut bag or enjoy with the pulp. It takes 5 minutes, makes one 157 calorie serving, and the recipe can be multiplied by 8 to make a pitcher that stores in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Other cold pressed juice recipes you may enjoy are Cabbage Juice, Green Detox Juice, Celery Juice, Green Machine Juice, Detox Beet Juice, Carrot Juice, and this recipe for Aloe Vera Juice. All are wonderful for a juice fast and to support a healthy diet, body juice cleanse, detox, and weight loss goals.
Why This Juice Works
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- It boosts the immune system. Oranges and pineapple are loaded with water, fiber, and vitamin C, which helps to flush away toxins from the body and boost the immune system. Oranges are made of 80% vitamin C, which helps support a strong immune system.
- 3 ingredients, two machines. All you need is three ingredients and a blender or juicer. I understand not everyone has a juicer so all my juice recipes include ways to make it with both equipment.
- The rind stays out. Remove the rind of the orange, as citrus fruit rind can add a bitter taste.
- Pineapple pulls its weight. Pineapple is great for health, skin, hair, bones and is loaded with fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, calcium and zinc that work to fight many diseases and strengthen bones and teeth. [source]
- Ginger settles and soothes. Ginger is actually a vegetable since it is the root of a ginger plant. It is known to reduce inflammation and ease an upset stomach.
- It caters to all diets. Orange pineapple juice is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, night-shade-free and made up of only fruits and vegetables.
Why You'll Love This Juice
- Hands down the best and most refreshing tropical drink, together in 5 minutes.
- Blender or juicer ready. Both methods are written out below.
- Pitcher friendly. Multiply by 8 (8 cups pineapple, 8 oranges, 8 one-inch pieces of ginger) and it keeps up to 5 days.
- Caters to all diets: vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, and night-shade-free.
- Part of the fresh juice family with my carrot juice, detox beet juice and green machine juice.
Key Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe pineapple - peeled and diced.
- 1 navel orange - skin and rind removed, since citrus rind can add a bitter taste.
- 1 inch ginger - peeled with a knife or vegetable peeler. Is ginger a fruit? I had to think twice about that one too. Ginger is actually a vegetable since it is the root of a ginger plant.
See recipe card below for quantities.
What Is Pineapple and Orange Juice Good For
- Hydration
- Improved circulation
- Better digestion
- Detoxification
- Boosts the immune system
- Nutrient-rich
- Great skin
- Stronger bones and teeth
- Luscious hair
- Reducing inflammation
- Boosting metabolism
Oranges are rich in antioxidants and nutrients and help to hydrate the body since they are made up of mostly water. This improves energy, blood flow, and detoxification to help the body flush out toxins.
How to Make Pineapple Orange Juice
1Prep the fruit. Remove the skins of the orange and pineapple, and the rind of the orange as well, since citrus fruit rind can add a bitter taste. Here is a great article if you have questions about what fruit skins to remove before juicing. Peel the ginger with a knife or vegetable peeler.
2Juicer method: Add the pineapple, orange, and ginger to the juicer and enjoy over ice or as is.
3Blender method: Add the pineapple, orange, and ginger to the blender.
4Blend until smooth. Strain through a mesh nut bag or enjoy with the pulp over ice or as is.
As always, be sure to check out the full recipe details in the recipe card below.
Expert Tips
- Make a pitcher for the week. This recipe makes one and can be multiplied by 8 (8 cups pineapple, 8 oranges, 8 one-inch pieces of ginger) to make a pitcher to last the week (about 5 days).
- Store it sealed. This fresh pressed pineapple orange juice stores well in a pitcher with a lid or glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Always pull the orange rind, which can add a bitter taste to the juice.
- Use ripe pineapple. Eating unripe pineapple can be toxic and cause diarrhea and vomiting. Aim for 1 cup of ripe pineapple per day.
- No juicer, no problem. Blend and strain through a mesh nut bag, or enjoy it with the pulp.
Storing Fresh Pressed Juice
This fresh pressed pineapple orange juice stores well in a pitcher with a lid or glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. With all those health benefits of consuming pineapple and orange, it's time to drink up! Cheers to this marvelous lip-smacking ginger pineapple orange juice!
A splash of homemade grenadine turns this juice into a sunrise in the glass.
Pineapple Orange Juice FAQs
Pineapples have a high amount of vitamin C, and eating too much pineapple can cause symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or heartburn (from the acid). Also eating unripe pineapple can be toxic and cause diarrhea and vomiting. Aim to eat 1 cup of ripe pineapple per day.
Both juices have incredible benefits and are rich in antioxidants and nutrients, almost in equal amounts. Mixing them is a great way to enjoy all the benefits of both fruits, as they pair well together and bring out the best flavors in each. One of the biggest differences is that pineapple has a digestive enzyme called bromelain.
Bromelain is a digestive enzyme found in pineapple. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, "Bromelain is promoted as a dietary supplement for reducing pain and swelling, especially of the nose and sinuses, gums, and other body parts after surgery or injury."
This fresh pressed pineapple orange juice stores well in a pitcher with a lid or a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Yes. Add the peeled pineapple, orange, and ginger to a blender and blend until smooth, then strain through a mesh nut bag or enjoy with the pulp over ice or as is.
Ginger is actually a vegetable since it is the root of a ginger plant. It is known to reduce inflammation and ease an upset stomach.
More Fresh Juice Recipes
Keep juicing with my Watermelon Juice, Detox Beet Juice, Immune Boosting Recipes, Wellness Ginger Turmeric Shots, Wellness Shots and these easy Juicing Recipes. I hope you enjoy this Pineapple Orange Juice Recipe! Follow along with me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for a feature and more recipe inspiration! And don't forget to leave a comment below!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe pineapple peeled and diced
- 1 navel orange skin and rind removed
- 1 inch ginger peeled
Instructions
Juicer
- If using a juicer you want to remove the skins of the orange and pineapple. Remove the rind of the orange as well as citrus fruit rind can add a bitter taste. Add the pineapple, orange, and ginger to the juicer and enjoy over ice or as is.
Blender
- In a blender, also make sure the skins of the pineapple, orange, and ginger are removed and rind is also removed from the orange. You can remove the skin of the ginger with a knife or vegetable peeler. Then add the pineapple, orange, and ginger to the blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a mesh nut bag or enjoy with the pulp over ice or as is.
Pravin Shah says
Pineapple and orange both of my favorite fruits in a single drink. I am surely going to try this out as soon as possible.
Thank you for listing this recipe in this article along with all the ingredients and sharing it with us. Keep sharing more such information like this in the future also.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
You are welcome! Enjoy- it is really delicious and I know you will love it!