Fresh strawberry juice, or jugo de frutilla natural, is hulled strawberries blended for about a minute with purified water, a little sugar, and optional lemon juice, optionally strained, and served over ice. It takes 10 minutes, needs no cooking, and serves 4.
A refreshing homemade drink that keeps the natural sweetness of the fruit with a bright citrus touch.
How to Make Chilean Strawberry Juice?
All you need is fresh strawberries, water, and an optional sweetener, blended until smooth and served very cold.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of fresh strawberry juice contains approximately 80 kcal, 20 g of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of fat, 1 g of protein, 2 g of fiber, 15 g of sugars, 0 mg of cholesterol, and 5 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Homemade Fresh Strawberry Juice Recipe
Preparation: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500 g of fresh strawberries
- 800 ml (3⅓ cups) of purified water
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 lemon
- Ice to taste
Instructions
- Wash and disinfect the strawberries well. Remove the green tops and halve them. Place them in a blender with the water and the sugar, and add the lemon juice for a citrus touch.
- Blend at medium high speed for about 1 minute until smooth. Strain if you prefer a silky texture. Serve right away over ice.
Additional Tips
Drink it fresh
Vitamin C degrades quickly with oxygen, so drink the juice right after making it.
Add mint
About 3 fresh mint leaves in the blender add a refreshing aroma.
Use frozen strawberries
Frozen fruit gives a colder, thicker, almost smoothie like juice with less ice.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar | Honey | 2 tablespoons | Pairs well with lemon |
| Sugar | Liquid stevia | To taste | Sugar free |
| Fresh strawberries | Frozen strawberries | 500 g | Thicker and colder |
| Plain | With raspberries and blueberries | 100 g | Berry mix |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I need to strain the juice?
No. Straining is optional for a completely smooth drink. The fiber and seeds are healthy, so leave them in for more nutrients.
2. Can I replace the sugar?
Yes, with honey, liquid stevia, or soaked dates. The amount depends on how sweet your strawberries are.
3. Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, and it is even better, since you need less ice and get a thicker, colder juice.
4. Which fruits go well with strawberry?
Mint, banana for a heartier shake, or blueberries and raspberries for a berry mix.
Benefits
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants such as anthocyanins.
Did You Know?
Strawberries contain ellagic acid, a natural compound with antioxidant properties.
How to adapt this recipe to a vegan or vegetarian version?
How to adapt this recipe to a gluten-free version?
How to adapt this recipe to a keto (ketogenic) version?
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