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Jamaican Carrot Juice (Vegan)

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Learn how to make this classic Jamaican vegetable based beverage known as carrot juice. It's made with water, nutmeg, cinnamon, vegan condensed coconut milk with the option of adding a few other ingredients.

2 glasses of carrot juice plus a jug
 

If you're a fan of carrots then you'll definitely want to stick around of this tropical thirst quenching beverage.

This isn't just any old carrot juice recipe, it's Caribbean so you already know to expect some spices here and there.

I'm not one to disappoint so hopefully I will do my mother's recipe some justice.

What is Jamaican carrot juice?

In short Jamaican carrot juice sometimes referred to as Jamaican carrot punch is a drink with contains the following ingredients - carrots, water, condensed milk nutmeg, vanilla with a lovely hint of cinnamon to balance out the nutmeg.

However, some people like to any of the following to their juice i.e rum, guinness or stout making the drink more of a big peoples affair.

Alternatively, they may add milk or supligen, ginger or even beetroot.

Growing up carrot juice was something we'd consume especially when we'd have lots of guests around. In all, I would summarise it as a delicious celebratory drink.

It's really simple to make this drink yet one that is guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients you need

Ingredients for the carrot juice
  • Carrots - these are the star of the show (can't do much without them) try to use organic if possible and large sized carrots.
  • Water - this is used to break down the carrots.
  • Spices/vanilla - cinnamon and nutmeg these 2 spices are very common place in many Caribbean recipes for flavour and warmth.
  • Condensed milk - I like to use my homemade vegan condensed milk which is made from coconut milk.
Close up of the carrot juice

Recipe preparation

Traditionally this carrot drink is made with condensed milk which we all know contains dairy.

You guys know while I'm not quite vegan, I do embrace a dairy free lifestyle, so I managed to successfully replicate the conventional results, only using my Steps 1-4 chopping and peeling the carrots

  • Peel the carrots then chop them into halves or slices.
  • Combine the carrots and water in a blender.
  • Blitz on high speed to breakdown the carrots (until there are no more chunks).
Steps 5-8 blitz the carrots and water
  • Use a sieve/cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a large bowl/jug/pitcher squeezing by using the back of a spoon or your hands depending if you are using a sieve or cheesecloth to extract all of the liquid.
  • Discard or save the pulp (see recipe notes)
Steps 5-8 adding spice and condensed milk to the juice
  • Sir in nutmeg, cinnamon and condensed milk to taste, if you using any add ins then add them now.
  • Chill in the refrigerator and serve accordingly.

Juicer version

  • Peel the carrots then chop them into halves or slices.
  • Slowly add the carrots, one after the other into the chute (no water is necessary for the juicer method).
  • Once the juice is made then stir in the nutmeg, cinnamon and vegan condensed milk and any additional add ins, if you want to.

What are the benefits of drinking carrot juice?

Carrots are extremely high in vitamin A, which is responsible for boosting the immune system, along with strengthening teeth and bones too.

Another positive thing about carrots is that they contain antioxidants which keep our skin looking fresh, healthy and radiant and promote nail growth (Source).

What additional things can I add to my carrot juice?

Go bold and feel free to add any of the following to your drink

  • Milk i.e almond milk, coconut milk
  • Rum (if you drink alcohol)
  • Ginger
  • Beetroot
  • Guinness/guiness substitue that is gluten free
  • Stout (gluten free)

Notes and tips

  • If you don't care for the raw edge on the carrots, feel free to steam them first (although your drink maybe thicker).
  • This is the recipe that I use for Homemade Vegan Condensed Milk
  • Feel free to add any of the adds in towards the end of the recipe.
  • Remember, you will need a spoon to squeeze/press out the liquid into the sieve.
  • Be sure to use the freshest or organic carrots, if possible.
  • Don't throw away that pulp! Use it for Carrot Cake or Carrot Pudding.
  • Any leftover juice and be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Depending on the size of your blender/capacity you may need to do this in batches.
Overhead angel of the juice

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Jamaican Carrot Juice (Vegan)

Learn how to make this classic Jamaican vegetable based beverage known as carrot juice. It's made with water, nutmeg, cinnamon, vegan condensed coconut milk with the option of adding a few other ingredients.
5 from 15 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Charla

Ingredients

  • 2 lb carrots (907g) preferably organic, halved or sliced
  • 5-6 cups water (1.18 litres) only use if doing the blender technique
  • ¼ cup almond milk (60ml)(optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (4g)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (0.5g)
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg (2g)
  • coconut condensed milk sweetened to taste

Instructions

Blender version

  • Peel the carrots then chop them into halves or slices.
  • Combine the carrots and water in a blender.
  • Blitz on high speed to breakdown the carrots (until there are no more chunks).
  • Use a sieve/cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a large bowl/jug/pitcher squeezing by using the back of a spoon or your hands depending if you are using a sieve or cheesecloth to extract all of the liquid.
  • Discard or save the pulp (see recipe notes).
  • Sir in nutmeg, cinnamon and condensed milk to taste, if you are using any add ins then add them now.
  • Chill in the refrigerator and serve accordingly.

Juicer version

  • Peel the carrots then chop them into halves or slices.
  • Slowly add the carrots, one after the other into the chute (no water is necessary for the juicer method).
  • Once the juice is made then stir in the nutmeg, cinnamon and vegan condensed milk and any additional add ins, if you want to.

Video

Notes

  • If you don't care for the raw edge on the carrots, feel free to steam them first (although your drink maybe thicker).
  • This is the recipe that I use for Homemade Vegan Condensed Milk
  • Feel free to add any of the adds in towards the end of the recipe.
  • Remember, you will need a spoon to squeeze/press out the liquid into the sieve.
  • Be sure to use the freshest or organic carrots, if possible.
  • Don't throw away that pulp! Use it for Carrot Cake or Carrot Pudding.
  • Any leftover juice and be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Depending on the size of your blender/capacity you may need to do this in batches.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 25259IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Kim says

    5 stars
    I love it when healthy tastes this good! 10/10!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Thanks Kim.

      Reply

  2. Casey says

    5 stars
    The spices give this drink such a nice kick without being overpowering. I loved it!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Agreed.

      Reply

  3. Cathleen says

    5 stars
    I love how easy and healthy this juice is! Definitely a new favorite in my kitchen, thanks so much for sharing this recipe 🙂

    Reply

    • Charla says

      You are very welcome.

      Reply

  4. Chenee says

    5 stars
    This looks like such a tasty drink! The perfect way to get more veggies into your diet.

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Yes it is.

      Reply

  5. Michaela says

    5 stars
    This is next level carrot juice with the warm spices. It's definitely a drink my family will enjoy.

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Thanks Michaela

      Reply

  6. Etima says

    Please what preservatives can I use for the juice,as in natural preservatives

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Try apple cider vinegar, lime or lemon juice.

      Reply

  7. Garima says

    5 stars
    Love the color of this carrot juice....so refreshing

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Thank you Garima

      Reply

  8. Cookilicious says

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious! I am going to try this the next time I get carrots

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Enjoy!!

      Reply

  9. Nicolette says

    5 stars
    Wow! This is so refreshing and I love the spices! And I love that it's vegan and healthy!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Thanks Nicolette

      Reply

  10. Cyndy says

    5 stars
    Oh, this was so good - I love carrot juice but this recipe was so much more interesting than my plain old carrot juice. I will confess to doubling up on the cinnamon!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      No problem Cyndy. Do what works for you!!

      Reply

  11. Angela says

    5 stars
    Seriously LOVE this juice! Slightly sweet, slightly spicy, it's complete perfection. And I feel good eating it too 🙂

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Thanks Angela

      Reply

  12. Andrea Metlika says

    5 stars
    This carrot juice sounds wonderful. The flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon are so warming.

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Thank you Andrea

      Reply

  13. JAG says

    I made this for my Jamaican husband and wish you could see the smile on his face. You could see all the memories of Home running through his mind ❤️ Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Aww you are more than welcome JAG. I wish I was there to see his smile too!!

      Reply

    • Persiasblossom says

      You mentioned freezing the pulp but is it ok to freeze the juice?

      Reply

      • Charla says

        Hi there, I haven't tried freezing the juice so I cannot confidently say whether or not the taste/texture will change.

        Reply
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