A lot of moms want to know how it’s possible to get the recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies into their families diet… Well, here is a recipe and ‘how to’ video for one of my favorite ways.
Ok, so there’s no dirt actually involved in the process – but since the end result is pure, unfiltered juice, my family has dubbed this recipe ‘Dirty Juice’. Some might say this is an ‘acquired taste’, but after a while, you’ll be craving the healthy burst of energy you’ll have after drinking 8 oz of this yummy nectar! My son has been raised on this juice and has never had the ‘store bought’ kind. He loves it, and so does my husband – who used to be a real ‘meat and potatoes’ kind of guy.
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Here is the ingredient list… or if you have the Living Cookbook software, you can download the free .fdx recipe file and import it:
Living Cookbook .fdx Recipe File:
Dirty Juice (To Download: Right mouse click on the recipe and select ‘save file as’ – Save to your computer and then you can import it into your Living Cookbook program.Dirty Juice Recipe:
Ingredients
Fruits
2 whole Red Apples (skin on – cut into half – core removed)
6 berries Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 whole Banana (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup Pineapple (fresh or frozen)
2/3 cup Red Grapes (fresh or frozen)Vegetables
1 cup Carrots (approx. 1 large carrot)
1 cup Spinach
5 Leaves Kale
1/2 cup Cabbage (red and/or green)
3/4 head Beets (outer skin removed)
1/2 cup Broccoli (approx. 4-5 small heads)Liquids
1/4 cup Frozen Grape Juice Concentrate (Natural, no sugar)
3 tbs Lemon Juice Concentrate (or use 2 thin slices of fresh lemon)
1 1/2 cup Water
14 cubes Ice cubesProcedure
- Feel free to experiment with ingredients. Just be sure to keep a good balance between fruits and veggies – otherwise you’re juice will be too sweet or too ‘earthy’. Don’t forget to wash all fresh ingredients thoroughly before using.
- In Vita-Mix, combine all ingredients (except Ice Cubes) and mix on High for approximately 1 minute (until well processed) using tamper to thoroughly mix. Stop Vita-Mix and add Ice Cubes, then blend again on high for approx. 20-30 seconds.
- Store in air-tight container (preferably glass) in fridge for 2-3 days.
- Variation for popsicles: If making popsicles, blend in ice cubes until mixture is slushy – then pour into molds and freeze. Kids love these pops and they don’t even know how good they are for them!
Servings: 10
Yield: Approx. 80 OuncesIf you don’t like the thickness, feel free to dilute the juice with more water… Or, you can always strain the juice in a nut-milk bag or through several layers of cheese cloth.
Feel free to send me any questions or comments you may have! 
I want to thank you for taking the time to put these helpful videos together, and for making the recipes available for free! I already own a Vita-Mix (love it!) and will look into getting the Living Cookbook as well. Can’t wait to see more of your recipe demonstrations! Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Great Juice Recipe!
just want to know what is your vitamix model number? is that the 5200 the newest one out?
Thank you, we just ordered the Vita Mix you demonstration was so helpful~~Thanks
What thinks fruits/veggies can we freeze? Beets was an interesting one. Teresa
Thank you, we just ordered the Vita Mix you demonstration was so helpful~~Thanks
What thinks fruits/veggies can we freeze? Beets was an interesting one. Teresa
i just found you on the vitamix website. watched your video. so helpful!! your house is like mine with lots of children noises in the background!!
thanks for posting the video.
This is most awesome. My bf and I are instant addicts. Not sure his kids will like it but we will try it with them.
love your video! when you store the juice, does everything separate (pulp go to bottom) and if so, does a simple stir do the trick? also, how do you prepare your beets? i’ve been using canned beets in my drinks because i don’t know what do to with fresh beets. i’d love to know in detail how you prepare the beets for your smoothies. thanks!
Hi Jan!
Yes, the juice will separate if it is stored… What we do is shake it up really good when we’re ready to drink the rest – or pop it back in the VitaMix for a quick blend with an ice cube or two.
To prepare fresh beets, just cut the tops off; use a veggie peeler to peel off the outer skin, cut into quarters, and pop a quarter into the Dirty Juice! =) The remaining quarters can be frozen for making another batch later.
Hope that helps! =)
God Bless!
~ Erika
Thanks for the awesome video! Why do the beet skins have to be removed?
Hi Charisse!
You don’t have to peel the skins of the beets if they are clean & bruise-free. I just do it as a general rule of thumb when they don’t come from our garden.
Thanks for the comment! =)
God Bless!
~Erika