Gluten-Free Fennel Orange Juice
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Experience a refreshing burst of citrus and a subtle, aromatic anise note with this vibrant fennel and orange juice. This invigorating blend offers a smooth texture and a naturally sweet finish, perfect for a revitalizing start to your day or a healthy afternoon pick-me-up.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 28 minutes (8 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including oranges, fennel bulb, water — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fennel Orange Juice: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, to prevent cross-contamination with gluten, ensure your blender and all utensils are thoroughly cleaned before use. Be mindful of any packaged ingredients that may have come into contact with gluten-containing grains during manufacturing or storage In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fennel Orange Juice: This recipe relies on naturally gluten-free fruits, vegetables, and liquids. Always ensure any optional sweeteners or added ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
- 0.5 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 0.5 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients by peeling and segmenting the oranges, trimming and roughly chopping the fennel bulb, and peeling and roughly chopping the fresh ginger. Ensure the fennel is free of tough outer layers and the ginger is peeled to avoid any fibrous texture in the final juice.
- 2
Combine the prepared orange segments, chopped fennel bulb, water, chopped ginger, and fresh lemon juice in a high-speed blender. Add the ice cubes to ensure a chilled and refreshing juice.
- 3
Blend on high speed for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no fibrous pieces of fennel or ginger remain. Listen for the blender to achieve a consistent hum, indicating all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 4
Taste the juice and, if desired, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness. Blend for another 15-20 seconds to fully incorporate the sweetener.
- 5
Pour the vibrant fennel orange juice into two glasses and serve immediately for the freshest flavor and optimal texture. Enjoy this revitalizing and naturally sweet beverage.
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Tips & Notes
- Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting to get significantly more juice.
- Warm honey (set the jar in hot water for a few minutes) makes it easier to measure and pour.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
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