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Chia Beet Grapefuit Juice

January 19, 2018 Updated May 1, 2018 5 Comments

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The short days of January are filled with new beginnings.  I love the excuse to re-boot and detox my old body from the rich foods of passed holidays.  I have a great love for fresh pressed beet juice with the addition of the fresh winter citrus.  I have added chia beet grapefruit juice to my daily detox routine.  Let me clarify “detox routine”.  This simply means I now drink a 6 oz glass of chia beet grapefruit juice along side my 2+ ounces of dark chocolate.

I can’t think of a better vegetable to use for a detox drink than earthy beets.  Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals and give our bodies antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.   Grapefruit juice has a high concentration of antioxidant vitamin C, polyphenols and lycopene.  I added chia seeds for extra protein and fiber.

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Juice 3 large beets, 1 ruby red grapefruit, 1 blood orange, and 1 navel or cara cara orange.

I like to keep a jar of jelled (that’s what I call them) chia seeds in my refrigerator.  They can be mixed with pretty much anything.  I add a spoonful to smoothies, juices, yogurt, and water.

Mix 1 cup fresh orange juice with 1/4 cup chia seeds.

Let the orange juice and chia mixture stand for at least 15 minutes or until thickened or jelled.

Add a heaping tablespoon or two to the fresh beet and grapefruit citrus blend.  Boom!  Instant protein and fiber.

Refreshing, cleansing, and changes your urine a lovely shade of pink. (I think this is useful information)

chia beet grapefruit juice in a glass with grapefruit in background
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Chia Beet Grapefruit Juice

Lovely red beet juice combined with fresh grapefruit juice and chia seeds.  Perfect detox juice.

Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
standing time 15 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 142 kcal
Author Janet Barton - Simply So Good

Ingredients

Soaked chia seeds:

  • 1 cup fresh pressed or squeeze orange juice

Juice:

  • 3 medium beets
  • 1 large pink grapefruit
  • 1 blood orange
  • 1 navel orange
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Stir chia seeds into 1 cup fresh orange juice.  Cover.  Let stand for at least 15 minutes or until the juice has thickened and the chia seeds are soft.  Store in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  2. Juice the beets, grapefruit, and oranges.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of the soaked and thickened chia seeds.  Stir.  Serve.

Recipe Notes

Feel free to add juiced ginger or turmeric...or both!  For added the anti-inflammatory and cancer-inhibiting properties.  

Nutrition Facts
Chia Beet Grapefruit Juice
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 13
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.4g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 81mg3%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 23.2g26%
Protein 3.9g8%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Tann says

    May 21, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    The colors in these photos are breathtaking!

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  2. Brittany Bell says

    March 13, 2018 at 11:45 pm

    When you say “juiced” beets, do you feed them through a juicer or blend them in a high powered blender? Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Janet Barton says

      March 14, 2018 at 12:26 am

      Yes, I pass them through a juicer. I have an Omega masticating juicer, but any juicer will do OR you can purchase beet juice.

      Reply
  3. Belle A Hagedorn says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    The beet juice sounds amazing! was curious as to what type of dark chocolate do you consume daily?

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    • Janet Barton says

      January 29, 2018 at 10:04 pm

      Whatever chocolate bars I happen to have on hand. I have about 5 lbs of chocolate left over from Christmas chocolate dipping. It’s E.Guittard wafers 72% . I like 72-85% bittersweet. I love Hu Chocolate bars. They are vegan organic and delish. Cashew butter is my favorite. Theo chocolate bars are a great inexpensive option.

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