Pretty Things + {Golden Goddess Juice} - HLTT3
I don't know about you, but I like pretty things. I like pretty dishware. I like pretty mugs. I like pretty tables. I like pretty fabrics. I like Babycakes' pretty little body. I like pretty pizza. And I like pretty drinks. I'm convinced part of the allure for creating new juices, smoothies, and cocktails for me (besides nutrition/health) is to photograph the vegetables and fruits that go inside and the final products! They are all just so darn pretty!
Introducing this week's Healthy Living Thirsty Thursday:
{Golden Goddess Juice}
High in potassium, folic acid, iron, beta carotene, and Vitamins C and A, this juice delivers a heavy nutritional punch. It features golden beets, golden delicious apples, golden apricots, and carrots.
What did I tell you?! Sooooo pretty!
I was inspired by two readers to make this juice:
a) Rachel - who suggested I use beets in my next HLTT juice. Your wish is my command! Though I threw a twist in there by using the "golden" variety!
b) Jessica - who emailed me about a juice she'd made recently with apricots (plus sweet potatoes and an orange). When I told her I had not EVER bought an apricot in my entire 31 years of life, she was shocked!! So when I saw them at the market this weekend, I decided that I MUST.TRY.THEM!
Adorned with citrus mint from my garden and the cutest Target straws you'll ever find, it's hard to decide whether this juice should win an award for beauty or health! Heck, let's just give it both :)
Questions:
- What's your favorite way to use apricots?
- Do you like pretty things? Dishware? Straws? Furniture?
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{Golden Goddess Juice}
Description
Golden Goddess Juice | No Sugar Sweet Life
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut stems off of beets, then peel.
- Remove the pits from the apricots.
- Juice everything.
- Enjoy!
Yields 32 Ounces
Comments
'cots
I could never juice apricots. They are just too darned delicious all by their lonesome. When they were growing like mad on my friend's tree last month, I was eating 5 at a time. So, so good. Your juice looks delicious, I love the deep, rich color of the juice (you would NEVER see color that vibrant in bottled juice!) and surely will instill a nice golden glow in the recipient's complexion. =)
pretty
Now that I'm blogging, I've started to take in interest in pretty dish ware. I never really cared before, so most of my dishes are plain white--which isn't bad because it goes with anything. But now, I'm thinking I'd like to find a few cute pieces to stand out a bit.
Beautiful!! A friend made an
Beautiful!! A friend made an apricot pie the other day. It was amazing. But juice is probably a healthier choice!
*probably
Probably better than pie, yes.
I'm looking forward to trying
I'm looking forward to trying this juice!!
Hi Kelly! I just found your
Hi Kelly! I just found your blog, and I love it! It's quite pretty :) So is that juice!
calories
Your juices are always SO pretty. But I have this "thing". I don't like drinking calories, I like eating them. How do you fit juices into your day and still stay within your caloric goal?
great question!
I don't like drinking my calories either. And if I'm not making a fresh homemade juice, I don't! The only drink calories I have are usually from coffee/creamer in the morning. The rest of the day it's water or tea for me. Anyways, to answer your question: 1) I don't count calories at all (I have a post about that in my bio to the right), so I don't really have a caloric "goal" to stay within, but 2) I do use the juice to replace a snack I might have otherwise. So if in the afternoon I'd usually grab some pita chips / hummus, I'll have the juice instead. Or if after dinner I might grab a frozen yogurt or something, I'll have the juice instead. I think it's definitely worth trying to add the veggie juices into your diet and see if you can without needing to make many adjustments to your overall diet. I found that I had so much more energy and just FELT BETTER when I juice. Hope that helps answer your question!
Yum, looks good!! I seriously
Yum, looks good!! I seriously have to break in my new juicer and get choppin. Can this juice be added to the Reboot? I am hoping to start on Monday :)
perfect!
Perfect for a Reboot! Add it right in :) How long of a Reboot are you planning on doing? Good luck!!
This is so pretty Kelly! I am
This is so pretty Kelly! I am so proud of you for trying apricots! They were my favourite fruit as a child
WOW!
The color is just so pretty! I'm definitely going to have to try to make this on a day off soon!
Feeling like a Golden Goddess!
Lucky for me, I had all the ingredients in my fridge. This juice is hands down delicious. Thanks for the healthy new juice recipes! Now, time for a run.
Yay!
Isn't it AWESOME how good veggie juices can make you feel?! So glad you liked this combo!!
Beautiful!
I wish I had a juicer!! This looks amazing and so healthy - wonderful combination. :)
Amazon
I waited until this Breville was on sale at Amazon ($99 vs. the regular $179) and snapped it up for my birthday :) I LOVE IT!!!
Peaches
I could not find apricots at the Whole Foods, so I tried, peaches. And, it worked! Super yummy! Makes juicing just that much easier :)
<3
I love my semi-inspired juice! Mine won't be quite so *golden, but I'm sure just as delicious! Thanks, Kel!
Substitute?
I have not been able to find golden beets locally, can you substitute the regular red ones?
Definitely
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