Ways to use up leftover fruit and vegetables

We’ve all been there—those fruit and veg sitting in the fruit bowl, getting older by the day. But don’t throw them away! Leftover fruit and vegetables are great ingredients for healing juices and they’re a great way to reduce food waste. You’ll not only save them from the bin but also enjoy a sweet treat in return.

One of the quickest and tastiest ways to use up your excess produce is this simple 5 minute winter booster juice recipe and you don’t have to follow the ingredients strictly – use what you have!

Winter Booster Juice

Ingredients

• 2-3 peaches
• 2 carrots 
• 1 small stick of turmeric 
• 1 cup of grapes 
• ½ lime 
• 1 tsp honey 
• Cup of water 

Method

1. Slice up peaches and add to your blender.
2. Add a cup of black grapes to your blender.
3. Cut a piece of turmeric and add to the mixture.
4. Chop up 2 carrots into small chunks and add to mixture.
5. Squeeze in half a lime.
6. Add a teaspoon of honey into your blender.
7. Add a large glass of cold water.
8. Blend well.
9. Strain any larger pieces that did not blend.
10. Pour into your glass and enjoy!

This recipe is not only a fantastic way to use up leftover fruit and vegetables, but it’s also an easy, family-friendly drink that everyone will love. Why not make some delicious banana bread as a treat to go alongside this! Find out what are some more of the top wasted foods sitting in your kitchen and how to avoid unnecessary waste here!