Fruit Juice

Fruit juice is one of the popular drinks that are made and consumed locally in Nigeria.

We have varieties of edible fruit that are grown in Nigeria and it would be inappropriate to allow them to perish without properly using them.

We all know that we cannot store fully matured fruits for over two weeks, it would definitely lose its nutrients and health benefit. So if you have lots of fruit and don’t know what to do with them, just turn them into fruit juice.

At once I was in this situation; I had lots of pineapples at home and couldn’t figure out how to stop them from wasting away. I blended, squeeze out the juice and Viola! Pineapple juice appeared :D, it was delicious and for that week I didn’t have to spend extra money to entertain my visitors.

Pineapple Fruit Juice

Benefits of Fresh Juice

I believe there would be no need for me to reiterate the unfathomable benefits of fresh fruit juice or why I think it beats the alternative to a pulp. You probably know that freshly squeezed juice has one major advantage over canned juice – it is fresh.

Also, in most cases it wouldn’t contain any extra coloring or preservative, that is why it is preferred above whatever you can get from the juice companies, I am talking about the canned juice.

I have been campaigning for healthy Nigerian foods in the last couple of months and I really think that it is necessary for Nigerian to cultivate a healthy eating habit. This will guarantee optimum health and ultimately foster longevity.

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Fruit juice is one of the most healthy drinks around and you are just going to learn everything about it here, perhaps, it would serve as the beginning of your own switch to ‘healthy things’ 😀

There is nothing so special about making fruit juice, you probably have an idea as to what I am going to say, you always do. It simply involves squeezing out the juice of a particular fruit or a blend of different fruits as the case maybe.

Here we are going to be doing a blend of orange and pineapple juice, I guess that is simple enough.

Fruit Juice Ingredients

Pineapples (as much as you can get)
Oranges (as much as you can get)

Others

Juice extractor
Kitchen Knife
Kitchen tray

There is a standard juice extractor that is used for blending and squeezing fruits but if you don’t have it you can go the usual method. A simple kitchen blender would also be useful.

Step 1

Peel off the back of the pineapples and slice into blender-size bits. Also, peel off the back of the orange and squeeze out the juice.
Step 2
Throw the pineapples into a blender and blend into a smooth puree. Then filter to get just the juice, mix with the orange juice that you already squeezed out and serve chilled with your favorite snack or food of choice.

That is how to make fruit juice, in this case, it was a blend of both pineapple juice and orange.

Pineapple Fruit Juice

Try making juice out of any fruit you lay your hand on; try mango juice or a combination of mango and pineapple, these would be pretty easy if you have a juice extractor but if you don’t you can always use your hands.

The purpose of this article is to motivate Nigerians into eating freshly made foods and drinks, they beat whatever you can pull out of the can/bottle. You can also try paw or guava juice, a combination of both may taste even better. Give it a whirl and tell me how it all turned out.

Try my lemon and Aloe vera Juice

Still on Nigerian Drinks

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39 Comments

Eniola
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Hi Chi! Thank you so much. You should try Apple, Pineapple and Cashew fruit mix juice, it’s super delightful

March 10, 2022
Chidi Anegbu
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Thanks, will try that.

March 20, 2022
KADIRI FATIMA
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Which type of fruit juice is suitable for children

April 11, 2021
Jackmikson
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tanks “u” for aiding me in making any kind of juice due to ur lovely nd easyable workr nd performance nd for me to bring good results….

April 14, 2017
miss rayo
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i luv u so much…….u v bn my inspiration in d kitchen

February 25, 2017
Chidi Anegbu
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Thanks, I love u too.

February 25, 2017
Ojakorotu Patrick
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I prophesy. As you lift up many that pass thru this site, may God Almighty my father in heaven lift you up that you will never regret adding to someone life in this manner IJN. Many could have demand so much in return but you did for free and you will receive the grace of favour IJN. Amen. Go and testisfy to the goodness of God as one among the Ten leer did. I will you this medium to encourage us to endeavour to impact our knowledge to others as CHI is doing.

December 2, 2016
Maryann Aneke
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Thanks dear, you need to taste the fruit juice i made yesteday. Me and my family really enjoyed it. Made with banana, orange and apple. It looks like poddy. Try it and enjoy.

November 15, 2016
Olamide Alabi
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Aunty CHI well done. More grease to your elbow. You didid a good job. l love healthy foods and fruit juice too. Pls how can l get a copy?

October 1, 2016
SHONA BABY
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You are a live saver my dear, do you know how many marriages that you have saved with these Nigeria kitchen, All your recipes are indeed wonderful and amazing, Thanks alot, Thanks for the fruit juice recipe. Remain blessed

August 11, 2016
Chinyere
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Cheers… So excited to be here
God bless and keep you

July 29, 2016
Chika
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Aunty Chidi please can you include soya bean recipe to your menu. Because of its health benefits. Thanks for the fruit juice.

July 28, 2016
Alexander Pierz
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HI, came across this by chance (google index), was actually looking for healthy, packaged ,natural fruit juices I could buy in Nigeria. Any ideas?

P.S
I love food and to cook… Got my first cooking guide on google. Will really appreciate more cooking guides.

June 7, 2016
Joy oladimeji
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Chi
thanks a lot , presently this is what am giving to my family and my visitors.
Too great. God will bless u and family in Jesus name.

February 2, 2016
Joy oladimeji
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Chi you are wonderful please keep it up

January 28, 2016
Joyoladimeji
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Chi you are a great woman indeed, you are a bless to our generation pls keep it up. may the Almighty God bless u and your family in Jesus name.

January 28, 2016
oge
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U are great. I have done pineapple and water melon juice, pineapple and coconut juice, orange juice, zobo and mango juice. Now you have thought me orange and pineapple juice, I will do it. The taste will be great. Thank you so much.

January 21, 2016
Felix Joy
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Thank u so much Chi. God bless and uphold ur food ministry. U are giving ur knowledge to people I pray that u will not lack divine ideas. U are blessed and fruitful on every side.

January 21, 2016
Ishaq
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In fact this make house to be as its supposed to. Cause all what men and women plus their children need is here, therefore you don’t expect those groups to move outside looking for something to put in. Thanks again.

January 21, 2016
gbemi
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I made the zobo drink today, I also added cloves to mine,the smell is great and the taste is a whoa. I love it. Thanks for the article, love you muahhh!!!

January 13, 2016
Emilia
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I’ve been longing to learn how to make chapman and you just satisfied that longing thanks a bunch. I don’t know if you’ve heard about this one, I took it when I went out with a friend; it’s called BLUE LAGOON?. I’d appreciate it if you can teach us to make it. Ciao

December 18, 2015
Frank
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I have really gained a lot from this post. sincerely natural fruits are good for the body. Extract as much as possible and enjoy the drink of nature and healthy living.

December 12, 2015
lynn
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ohhh this web is so lovely and educative

December 7, 2015
Julie
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Wow this Website is awesome. Chi, you are doing a great job may the Almighty God bless you. I have learned a lot from you, even though I have always be a fan of healthy foods and diet. Your sense of clarity and comprehensiveness in explaining methods of preparation whether soup, juice, food etc. is worthy of commendation.
I will also suggest that other readers like me try vegetable juice, very healthy and delicious. Just a blend of carrots and cucumber will do. You can just throw an inch or 2 of ginger for a little aroma.

November 17, 2015
tioluwalope
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Dis recipe will favour me cos ave wanted to know these for a long time,thanks so much

November 16, 2015
These steps are really easy. I truly appreciate you for your time. I love this and i’m gonna give it a try. Thanks.
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Thanks for these wonderful steps. Am gonna try This.

October 28, 2015
maureen inuwa
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seriously in love with ur recipes, kudos..

October 22, 2015
emmanuel
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am a waiter am really leaning thing from u guys keep it up

August 8, 2015
adot
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Yea,nice of you,I just checked for fruit juice dispencer to start mini fruit business hope to get more tips on how to mix the fruits from u.

July 24, 2015
Stephanie
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……………….luvly

June 11, 2015
Julianah
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Thanks for sharing ur knowledge, u re indeed a woman of virtue. But how is it possible to get juice out of guava?

May 4, 2015
shola
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thank you very much chy, you are blessed.

April 29, 2015
chinelo
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tnk u so much for d tips

April 5, 2015
Raish
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Av once laid my hands on fruit juice buh d one I made did nt really taste gwd. With diz recipe I think I can nw make a perfect one.Thanx xo much.

December 25, 2014
stephenie
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Love fresh fruit juice. Try ripe banana n milk juice,taste good.

December 25, 2014
christiana bruno
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tanks dear for sharing your knowledge with me keep it up.

December 24, 2014
Emmy
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I love fruit juice but I never actually made one for myself but I am definitely going to give it a shot. Your articles always make the process to seem very easy. I am planning on experimenting wildly with lots of fruits, I will do that and then get back to you with the result.

January 25, 2014
The Nigerian Kitchen
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Thanks for your comments @ Emmy and Elonna, please do let’s us know how your experimentation turns out.

January 25, 2014
Elonna
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I just like the fact that I can make juice out of any fruit. Thanks for the tip, you are the best. I am gonna add this to my list of things to make for Christmas.

January 25, 2014

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