Ghanaians make this juice all the time, it is a pineapple juice spiked with some ginger and lime. And while on the surface it is a deliciously sweet fresh juice, it is packed with a major boost of good for you nutrients that will rival any multivitamin supplement any day. Vitamin A, C, beta carotene, bromelain, and a bunch of other power packed vitamins and minerals help give this juice its immune system boosting power that it has that does not only prep your health, but also helps glow up your skin hair and nails.Hello my people. It was 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 26 degrees Celsius) the other day, and my local farmer’s market just re-opened for the new season; all the signs of the seasons changing, and summer approaching. I am not quick to take of my jacket however. I still need protection from the cold spring early mornings and nights. Sometimes, it doesn’t even feel warm the whole day. So while I sometimes force the weather to agree with my feelings by wearing my summer dresses, I have found that I still need internal protection from the ever changing weather. My protection of choice is this immune boosting elevated pineapple ginger juice.
How to Make Pineapple Ginger Juice
Ingredients
- About 2 lbs (0.9 kg) of pineapple peeled and cut (make sure to add the pineapple core as well)
- 50 grams of ginger; about a small thumb in size
- 1 lime
- 1 cup of water
Recipe
This pineapple ginger recipe is so simple, it takes only 5 minutes to prepare!
- In a blender, simply blend the pineapple and ginger with the water until all the ingredients are pureed.
- If you have a smaller blender, you can simply split the split the blended ingredients into two batches. Since the juice is going to be mixed together anyway, it does not matter if you split them evenly.
- Strain the juice into a clean container with a fine mesh strainer, cheese cloth or better yet, a nut milk bag.
- Into the strained juice, squeeze the lime juice, making sure to catch the seeds and stir.
- Serve the juice chilled.
Pineapple Ginger Juice Benefits
Ghanaians make this juice all the time, it is a pineapple juice spiked with some ginger and lime. And while on the surface it is a sweet fresh juice, it is packed with a major boost of good for you nutrients such as Vitamin A, C, beta carotene, bromelain, and a bunch of other power packed vitamins and minerals that support a healthy immune system.
Nutrition Facts
The approximate nutrition breakdown for this beverage is shown below based on the earlier listed ingredients. Please note that the nutritional information below, including ingredients and calculations are sourced from a third party site and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will depend on the brands used, measuring standards, portion sizes and other factors.
The recipe for this juice is pretty simple, so enjoy this with your morning breakfast instead of boring orange juice.
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Pineapple Ginger Juice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs about one whole pineapple peeled and cut pineapple (make sure to save add the core as well)
- 50 g ginger about a small thumb size
- 1 lime
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a blender, simply blend the pineapple and ginger with the water until all the ingredients are pureed.
- If you have a smaller blender, you can simply split the split the blended ingredients into two batches. Since the juice is going to be mixed together anyway, it does not matter if you split them evenly.
- Strain the juice into a clean container with a fine mesh strainer, cheese cloth or better yet, a nut milk bag.
- Into the strained juice, squeeze the lime juice, making sure to catch the seeds and stir.
- Serve the juice chilled.
Notes
If the juice has been sitting in the fridge for a while, it may settle, so shake or stir lightly before serving.
Please let me know if you enjoyed this recipe and if you’re looking for other healthy drinks, why not check out my Hibiscus Iced Tea: Zobo with a Twist or my healthy take on Nigeria’s favorite mocktail: Chapman Drink
32 Comments
Ani
June 9, 2017 at 9:04 ami like! Welldone.
Ms. Yum
June 9, 2017 at 2:51 pmThank you Ani!
Fuzzy
June 14, 2018 at 6:17 pmHello I love this drink tried it at a restaurant what to do to make it sweer
Lois. O
June 20, 2018 at 11:09 pmi generally do not sweeten it more than it is, but you can always add a dash of sugar to your taste.
Paige
January 11, 2018 at 10:44 amThis sounds super refreshing…love the flavors you are working with here!
Lois
January 11, 2018 at 12:07 pmThanks Paige!
Ben Myhre
January 11, 2018 at 3:41 pmGinger and pineapple seem like they would make a great combination!
Jessica Robinson
January 11, 2018 at 3:44 pmSounds like a very refreshing drink! So glad you shared it!
A
January 11, 2018 at 4:08 pmThat sounds so sweet and refreshing! I love ginger in juice, it adds so much.
Lynette
January 11, 2018 at 6:43 pmI need more of this in my life. Looks so refreshing!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
January 12, 2018 at 3:53 pmThis sounds delicious! I am not completely sure my blender is up to the task, but I’ve been thinking of investing in a new, stronger one anyway – this is just added motivation to do so!
Lois
January 14, 2018 at 9:58 pmI agree Monica, a good blender is always a good investment.
Patti
January 13, 2018 at 12:53 pmI had to check to see where in the world you lived. I’m reading this post in January in North America, and it isn’t warm. I’m trying to catch a cold, so I was looking for something to eat or drink to help boost my immune system. This is perfect. I also want to thank you for saying to keep the pineapple core. I have friends who are adamant that it should be thrown out. I just bought a pineapple yesterday, so I’m off to the kitchen to make this.
Lois
January 14, 2018 at 10:09 pmI live in Baltimore Maryland at the moment, so it is currently freezing. I still have this juice once in a while because I find it to be quite the immunity booster. The core of the pineapple has quite amazing health benefits, so I always keep it in my juices.
Lyn W. Blessing
November 4, 2018 at 8:48 pmDo you need to peel the ginger, or just throw it in there and then it will strain out? Love this juice. Thank you!
Lois
November 7, 2018 at 1:05 pmHey Lyn! If you wash your ginger really well, and it is organic, I would go ahead and just throw it in there. You are very welcome!
Renee Gardner
January 13, 2018 at 10:08 pmThis juice blend sounds so refreshing! Saving this recipe for summer.
Helene
January 14, 2018 at 7:16 amThat’s my breakfast beverage almost every day! =)
ginger and pineapple are best friends and it’s so healthy
Amy Nash
January 14, 2018 at 8:39 amWhat a healthy, wonderful drink! I would love to have a tall sweet glass of this juice with my breakfast!
prasanna hede
January 14, 2018 at 1:03 pmtotally refreshing! I love pineapple and this one is on my list now.
Lauren
January 14, 2018 at 9:57 pmSo delicious! We make our own ginger beer at the bar I work at and its positively delicious. I love pineapple, so I can only imagine how good the two must be together!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
January 15, 2018 at 12:47 amThis sounds delicious and I love how healthy and packed full of vitamins it is. I’ll definitely be giving this one a try!
Lois
January 15, 2018 at 1:45 amI hope you do try it out!
Mimi
February 10, 2018 at 6:27 amThanks, for this zobo with a Twist recipe, I love to make zoo and always finding new ways to make it.
Big ups!
Lois
February 13, 2018 at 11:57 amThanks Mimi
Praise
July 10, 2018 at 2:38 amI think this combination is really a great deal. I’m off to giving it a try. Thanks for sharing this.
Lois
July 18, 2018 at 2:25 amThat is nice to hear Praise. I am sure you will enjoy it!
Adepoju Risikat Opeyemi
February 13, 2019 at 10:30 amAm so loving this even before preparing it!
Lois
February 15, 2019 at 7:12 amAwesome!!!!
Barry Teghtmeyer
June 15, 2019 at 8:10 pmSpent some time in Ghana! This drink is a favorite memory! Looking forward to making a pitcher and remembering my time there!
Sandra
June 27, 2022 at 4:59 pmThis recipe is awesome!! It was perfect and does not need any attitude sweetener. I did add a little bit of Cayenne pepper powder on top and OMG…I was amazing.
Melanie
November 21, 2023 at 2:48 pmThank you for sharing this lovely recipe Femi and Lois. Its so refreshing and gave me a taste of Ghana so we will have to visit your country soon! Lots of love from South Africa