How to Make On-the-Go Cold Press Juice for Kids
When you have kids, there are a million things you need to prepare, and sometimes you can forget the little things. While heading out on an errand, spending the day at a park or going on a picnic, having a cold-press juice for your little ones is essential, but how can you make cold on-the-go press juice for kids?
Below is a list of equipment and juice recipes to get you started.
Portable Blenders
A great way to avoid getting cartons of juices filled with sugar and preservatives is by having a portable blender. They can be easily charged with a USB and are small enough to carry around in your bag. You can find options that make no sound while blending but in all cases, with a portable blender, you’ll be able to easily blend any fruits you have on you without needing to prepare the juices in advance.
Lots of Ice
One of the essential items to make your life easier when it comes to making any type of juice is having enough ice ready on hand. And because it’s difficult to always be prepared, make sure you’ve got a stock that hasn’t been used by the sudden guests you had over a couple of nights ago. An ice maker will make your essentials prepping a piece of cake. When looking for the best portable ice maker, consider how much time it takes to have the ice cubes ready. You’ll also find that some ice makers produce different shaped ice cubes that your kids will love. But the best thing is that with an ice maker, anytime your kid wants a cold, healthy drink, you can just switch on the ice maker and voila.
On-The-Go Cold Juice Recipes
A lot of juices have too much sugar in them. You can replace the sugar with honey, or you can just choose fruits that are already very sweet and do not require additional sugar.
Melon Berry Splash
A juice that is a favourite amongst kids and works perfect on hot summer days is a melon berry splash juice. Always keep pieces of fruit cut up in plastic containers on hand and you can have watermelon pieces prepared along with strawberries and lemon, add them all together in a blender, and you’ve got a very refreshing drink that is full of vitamins and minerals without the need for sugar. The watermelon also helps make the strawberries runnier so you don’t need to add water, and the juice of one lemon will help give it a zesty, sour taste to break the sweetness of the other two components.
Mixed Berries and Apple
Another great juice that can be made with a portable blender is mixed berries and apple juice. Depending on the berries you like and the season, you can add a combination of blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, blackberries with an apple, add a bit of water to water it down, and put them in your blender. The combination will be fascinating and your kids will enjoy it. Don’t forget your portable ice maker, too, and you’ll have a chilled option that will make it more exciting to drink.
Carrot and Orange
If you’re in a hurry, one of the easiest juices to prepare is a combination of carrot and orange juice. Not only is it tasty, but it’s also packed with nutrients that make it a very healthy option for your kids. For each glass, you will need one orange and two carrots. Make sure to wash them first, peel the skin, cut them into pieces and chuck them into your blender or cold-press juicer. This entire process should take roughly about 3-5 mins tops, making it very easy to make if you’re tight on time. Switch on your ice cube maker before you start, and you’ll even get to add ice to make it cold and ready to take with you.
Orange and Lime Juice
When planning a road trip or day out and don’t want to make your juices in advance in fear of them going bad, you can always opt for the simplest juices that don’t require much equipment. With orange and lime juice, you can pack a portable hand squeezer, a few washed oranges and limes and a portable ice maker, and you’re ready to provide the kids with something nutritious, healthy, and chilled to enjoy while you’re out and about. It won’t even take much preparation and can be squeezed pretty easily. Depending on the size and ripeness of the oranges and limes, you could need up to 3-4 oranges and 1 lime to make one large-sized freshly squeezed cup of juice.
Pre-Frozen Juices
If you don’t have the room to carry a lot of items with you, there’s always an option of preparing your juices in advance, pouring them into your kids’ bottles and freezing them until it’s time to head out. That way, it will have melted down just enough by the time the kids are thirsty, but not too warm that it tastes icky. Just make sure you use a bottle that closes properly, and that is spill-proof. You can prepare different juices in advance and even have them stored in the freezer and just insert their components in reusable water bottles every time you leave the house.
Final Thoughts
Juices are a great way to give your kids the nutrients and minerals they need, without them being fussy. While they are on the go, kids always need something to drink, and sometimes water just doesn’t do it. Having an easily accessible way to provide them with juices is an excellent idea that could come in handy. Especially during trips, long car rides or picnics, it is essential to have fresh juice options that will quench their thirst instead of resorting to sugar-filled cartons of juices. In some cases, you can even juice vegetables and ensure that your kids get the nutrition they need while drinking something they like. All it takes is a little preparation, and you’ve got the perfect tools and ingredients to make on-the-go juices for your kids.
