5 juice recipes packed with antioxidants

Want an easy and natural way to make sure you get a variety of antioxidants? Then try a juice or smoothie with fruits rich in antioxidants, such as berries, pomegranate and avocado. Need inspiration? Here are 5 delicious recipes!

Why drink juices with antioxidants?

In the past, we have devoted several blogs to the benefits of antioxidants for your health. The main reason for making sure you get enough antioxidants is that they trap free radicals in your body. If too many free radicals are present in certain places, they can cause damage to your cells and tissues. There are lots of different types of substances that can act as antioxidants and thus clean up free radicals.

Some well-known antioxidants include vitamins C and E, as well as trace minerals such as copper, manganese, selenium and zinc. With the juice recipes below, you will get several types of antioxidants, such as vitamin C from berries, copper from pomegranate and vitamin E from avocado. In general, it is recommended to take in a wide variety of nutrients, so enjoy trying them all!

Antioxidant juice with berries

At first glance, the average berry may not look that impressive; in the wild, you often easily overlook them. But anyone who has studied a little about antioxidants, vitamins and bioactive compounds knows that berries are actually a source of antioxidants that can provide excellent support for your health. Not for nothing are several types of berries well represented in our overview of the healthiest fruits. Most berries are rich in the antioxidant vitamin C. In addition, they contain many different bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids.

Sapje with blueberries and blackberries

The blueberry is widely praised for its high concentration of antioxidants. It contains vitamins C and E, among others, and is also a good source of fiber. Blueberry has a mild, sweet taste that is easy to combine. Therefore, blueberry should not be missing from this list of antioxidant-rich juice recipes. Add to that the antioxidants from blackberries and you have a juice rich in antioxidants!

Supplies for a 1-person juice

• 2 handfuls of purple pointed cabbage
• 2 handfuls (wild) blackberries
• 1 handful (wild) blueberries
• 1 fresh sweet apple
• 1/2 purple beet
• 1 (wild) dandelion

Preparation

1. Remove the outer leaves from the pointed cabbage. Cut the rest of the pointed cabbage and juice two handfuls in the juicer.
2. Wash the blackberries and juice them in the juicer.
3. Wash the blueberries and juice them in the juicer.
4. Remove the stem from the apple and juice the apple, including the core with seeds.
5. Scrub and wash the beet thoroughly and cut into wedges. juice the beet, including stems, in the juicer.
6. Juice the dandelion in the juicer

Cranberry orange juice

Like many berries, cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. This recipe also includes orange, for another extra dose of this well-known antioxidant. The flavor of these two sour fruits is softened by carrot and sweet potato, which also immediately add beta-carotene to this healthy juice. Fresh ginger and cinnamon add a delicious twist, and immediately add even more beneficial nutrients.

Supplies for a 1-person juice

• 15 cranberries
• 1 carrot
• 1/2 orange sweet potato
• 1 orange
• 1 piece of orange peel
• 1 scoop of fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

Preparation

1. Juice the cranberries in the juicer.
2. Remove the ends of the carrot, cut the carrot into small pieces and juice them in the juicer.
3. Scrub and wash the sweet potato thoroughly, cut it into smaller pieces and juice it in the juicer.
4. Juice the orange without the peel but with the white rim in the juicer.
5. Juice the orange peel segment in the juicer.
6. Sapje the ginger with peel and all in the juicer.
7. Add the cinnamon powder and stir the juice well.

Antioxidant juice with pomegranate

Pomegranate can also be found in our list of the 10 healthiest fruits. Pomegranate is known for its wide variety of antioxidants and phytonutrients. This tasty fruit is a source of copper, among other things.

Pomegranate juice with red cabbage and pineapple

In the juice below, we combine pomegranate with red cabbage and pineapple, which together provide a dose of vitamin C. The beet juice provides an earthy undertone and contributes to the beautiful purple-pink color.

Supplies for a 1-person juice

• 3 handfuls of red cabbage
• 1 red beet
• 2 slices of pineapple
• 1/2 pomegranate

Preparation

1. Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage. Cut the rest of the red cabbage and juice in the juicer.
2. Scrub and wash the beet thoroughly, cut into wedges and juice in the juicer.
3. Sapje the pineapple slices with peel and all in the juicer.
4. Juice the pomegranate without the hard skin but with the white rim in the juicer.

Pomegranate juice with white cabbage and grapes

In this pomegranate juice recipe, we combine this healthy fruit with white cabbage for a hearty dose of vitamin C. The carrot makes this juice nice and creamy, while the white grapes soften the flavor. The ginger provides a spicy twist and you can also benefit from the health benefits of ginger!

• 1 handful of white cabbage
• 1 carrot
• 1/2 pomegranate
• 10 white grapes
• 1 scoop of fresh ginger

Preparation

1. Remove the outer leaves of the white cabbage. Cut the rest of the white cabbage and juice in the juicer.
2. Remove the ends of the carrot, cut the carrot into small pieces and juice them in the juicer.
3. Juice the pomegranate without the hard skin but with the white rim in the juicer.
4. Sapje the grapes with stone and all in the juicer.
5. Sapje the ginger with peel and all in the juicer.

Avocado smoothie full of antioxidants

When you think of antioxidants, you probably think of avocado. Rich in vitamin E, it also contains many other healthy nutrients, including antioxidants such as copper and vitamin B2. Avocado is 30% unsaturated fat, which makes it more suitable for a smoothie than a juice. In the smoothie recipe below, we add spinach and sunflower seeds, among others, to boost its vitamin E content a bit more.

Sunflower seeds also contain copper, selenium and zinc, giving you a nice variety of antioxidants. To liquefy the smoothie, we use almond milk. You can buy that or make your own, depending on how much time you have. Almonds are also rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E and copper. With lime, we make this smoothie nice and fresh and also add vitamin C. The banana provides a sweet undertone and extra creamy texture. You can also use this smoothie for breakfast if necessary.

Supplies

• ½ avocado
• ½ banana
• juice of half a lime
• 100 grams of washed spinach
• handful of sunflower seeds
• 200 ml almond milk
• 1 teaspoon (manuka) honey

Preparation

1. Cut the avocado into two halves and remove one half by turning it a quarter turn. Scoop the flesh loose from the skin and put it in your blender.
2. Peel the banana, cut it in half and put one part in your blender.
3. Squeeze half a lime and add the juice to the mixture.
4. Add the spinach, sunflower seeds and honey.
5. Pour in the almond milk and blend until evenly smooth. If necessary, add more almond milk if the smoothie has become too thick. Add more honey if necessary for a sweeter taste.

Discover our top 10 healthy smoothie recipes here

Prefer to order juices?

Want to enjoy the health benefits of juices with antioxidants, but don’t have time to make them yourself? Then order them easily and quickly at Sapje. A wide variety of berries can be found, for example, in our Antioxidant shot. This also contains pomegranate and cranberry, among others. Antioxidant bombs can also be found in our ginger shot and Ron’s juice.

Pomegranate is also in the Hydrate and Recover juices, among others. Our Protein Smoothie has avocado in its base. With these juices, shots and smoothies, you still get a whole range of antioxidants. Because we freeze them immediately after preparation, they are preserved naturally. All you have to do is thaw them and drink them. Try it now!

Resources

Dutch Nutrient Database (NEVO) | RIVM. (s.d.). https://nevo-online.rivm.nl/