POG juice is a tropical delight straight from Hawaii—but now you can make it at home! You’re just 3 ingredients away from this refreshing (and wildly popular!) drink.
POG juice is available in Hawaii, the West Coast of the United States, and at Disney World—so if you’re not currently in any of those locations, your only option is to make it yourself. Good news: it’s super easy!
What Is POG Juice?
The name POG juice comes from the main ingredients: passionfruit, orange, and guava juice. POG was created in 1971 by a Hawaiian dairy company; the juice was advertised on the caps used to seal the company’s milk bottles and that’s how the 90s game of POGS got its name.
Why You’ll Love This POG Juice Recipe
Here’s what makes POG juice so good:
- Tastes like the tropics . The combination of orange, passionfruit, and guava will make you feel like you’re sitting on the beach in a tropical paradise. (A vacation for your tastebuds maybe?)
- Easy to make . Just combine all the ingredients together and your work is done! POG juice is easy to make anytime.
- Great for any time of day. You can drink this juice with your breakfast, or sip on it with a snack later in the day.
Notes on Ingredients
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- Passion fruit juice – Look for a 100% juice variety.
- Guava nectar – You’ll need nectar or juice, not puree or pulp.
- Fresh squeezed orange juice – About 3 medium oranges produces a cup of juice.
How to Make POG Juice
Making POG juice is as simple as can be! Here’s what you’ll need to do.
- Mix . Stir together the passion fruit juice, guava nectar, and orange juice in a large pitcher.
- Chill . Refrigerate the juice until ready to serve.
Tips for Success
Here are a few quick pointers to help you make sure your POG juice turns out perfect.
- Use the best quality juices . I use freshly squeezed orange juice for its superior flavor and avoid juice blends or juices with added sweeteners. Read the labels to make sure your passionfruit and guava juice aren’t blended with pear or white grape juice.
- Don’t add ice until serving . If you add ice to the pitcher, it will water down your juice as it melts. This is fine if you’re planning on serving it all right away, but if not, it’s best to add ice cubes to individual glasses and then pour the POG juice over the ice.
- Scale up or down . You can easily scale up the recipe for a big brunch party, or scale it down to a single serving!
Variations
This recipe will give you classic POG juice, but you can play with the proportions of the juices to change the flavor—or even add mango or pineapple juice in addition to or instead of another ingredient.
Serving Suggestions
POG juice is great for a brunch get-together with breakfast favorites like Vegan French Toast , Classic Vegan Donuts , and Vegan Breakfast Pizza . You can use it as the base for a tropical mimosa, or make spritzers by adding sparkling water. POG juice is excellent for cocktails too!
How to Store
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or covered pitcher in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. (Although the store-bought juices have a long storage life, fresh orange juice doesn’t last as long.)
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
Yes, you can freeze POG juice—either in ice cube trays for cocktails or popsicle molds for a sweet treat, or freeze a whole batch of POG juice to serve later. It will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups passion fruit juice
- 2 cups guava nectar
- 1 cups fresh squeezed orange juice , no pulp
Instructions
- Combine passion fruit juice, guava nectar, and orange juice in a large pitcher and stir well. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
POG Juice
Ingredients
- 2 cups passion fruit juice
- 2 cups guava nectar
- 1 cups fresh squeezed orange juice no pulp
Instructions
- Combine passion fruit juice, guava nectar, and orange juice in a large pitcher and stir well. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
POG Juice https://jessicainthekitchen.com/pog-juice/ August 25, 2023
Thai peanut noodles make for a flavourful, effortless lunch. You’ll want to eat the gingery peanut sauce with a spoon!
These Thai peanut noodles are something I would have happily packed for lunch in high school and definitely when I was working my day job as an attorney. They’re satisfying and they taste like something you’d buy at a restaurant, but they’re practically effortless to make. Does it get any better than that?!
Just like my sesame noodles and 15-minute quinoa salad , this is a lunch that can be enjoyed warm or cold, which means you don’t have to wait around for the breakroom microwave (or, even worse, cook your noodles in a microwave that just warmed up someone’s leftover salmon—yuck). Personally, I prefer these Thai peanut noodles cold so the veggies stay crisp and crunchy!
Why You’ll Love This Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
- Great for lunches . Peanut noodles are kid-friendly and adult-approved, which means they’re great for school and work lunches!
- It’s super simple . This noodle salad recipe takes less than 15 minutes to throw together.
- Smooth and creamy peanut sauce . Hello delicious! Peanut sauce is a favorite for good reason—it’s just sweet enough and it’s loaded with big, bold flavours. Here we combine creamy peanut butter with just the right amount of ginger, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes to make it perfectly balanced.
- Loaded with veggies . Crunchy fresh vegetables make this noodle salad a true showstopper. I love adding red peppers, carrots, and cabbage for texture and colour, but you can easily use whatever you happen to have on hand in your crisper drawer.
Notes on Ingredients
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- Noodles – Udon noodles are great, or use soba for a gluten-free option.
- Green or red bell pepper – Green has a bit more bite, while red bell peppers are sweeter.
- Carrot
- Red cabbage – Regular green cabbage is fine too, just not quite as colorful.
For the Peanut Ginger Sauce:
- Fresh ginger
- Maple syrup – Coconut sugar is another option for sweetening this peanut sauce.
- Low-sodium soy sauce – Or tamari or liquid aminos .
- Warm water
- Rice wine vinegar – Make sure you use unseasoned, which isn’t sweetened.
- Sesame seeds
- Natural peanut butter – Use smooth, not crunchy.
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Lime juice – Optional, for a little extra zip.
- Garnish – Sesame seeds and chopped peanuts.
Can I Substitute Ground Ginger for Fresh?
No, I don’t recommend substituting ground ginger for fresh. Fresh ginger has a much more pungent flavour than ground and will give you the best results in this recipe. However, if you don’t have any fresh ginger on hand, you can use ground ginger as an alternative. Keep in mind that the flavour won’t be quite as intense and vibrant.
How to Make Thai Peanut Noodles
You’re just a few minutes away from enjoying a satisfying peanut noodle salad! Here’s what you need to do.
Make the peanut sauce . Whisk the ingredients together until they’re smooth, creamy, and well-combined.
Cook the noodles . Cook the noodles in a pot of salted water according to the package directions. Drain and cool.
Assemble . Toss together the noodles, veggies, and peanut sauce and season to taste.
Serve . Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts, then enjoy!
Tips for Success
Follow these additional pointers for perfect Thai peanut noodles:
- Make sure to use the right type of noodles . Udon and soba are both great options for this dish, but you can also experiment with different types of noodles like ramen or somen. Even spaghetti or linguine will work if you don’t have Asian noodles on hand.
- Adjust the heat level . If you’re not a fan of spicy food, you can reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes in the sauce. Love your food hot and spicy? Then add some more!
- Whisk the sauce well . It can take some time for peanut sauce to come together! Keep whisking until all the ingredients are well-combined. If it seems too thick, you can add more water a teaspoon or two at a time.
Serving Suggestions
If you want to add some additional garnishes to your Thai peanut noodles, here are some ideas:
- Edamame or marinated tofu for extra protein
- Asian pickled cucumbers
- Fresh herbs like basil, mint, or cilantro
- Crispy wonton strips
- A drizzle of toasted sesame oil
Variations
Looking to switch things up? Here are some ideas for variations on this recipe:
- Use different types of nuts or nut butters in the sauce—try almond butter or cashew butter.
- Make it nut-free (and perfect for school lunches!) by swapping the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Use fresh lime juice instead of rice wine vinegar.
- Swap the fresh raw vegetables for steamed or sautéed vegetables.
How to Store Leftovers
Store Thai peanut noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
With the fresh vegetables in these Thai peanut noodles, this recipe is best enjoyed when freshly made.
More Easy Vegan Lunch Ideas
- Smashed Chickpea Avocado Sandwich
- Vegan Cobb Salad
- Vegan Poke Bowls
- Curried Chickpea Salad (15 Minutes)
- Vegan BLT Sandwich
Ingredients
Noodle Salad
- 8 ounces noodles , such as udon noodles (soba for gluten free)
- 1 medium green or red bell pepper , 96g , thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, thinly grated , 106g
- ⅓ cup red cabbage slices , 51g
Peanut Ginger Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter , smooth
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Juice ½ lime , optional
- sesame seeds and chopped peanuts , for garnish
Instructions
Peanut Ginger Sauce
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a deep bowl until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
Noodle Salad
- Allow a pot of salted water to come to a boil. Add the noodles and cook and drain and cool according to your package’s directions. Allow noodles to cool completely, and drain off as much water as possible.
- In a large bowl, add the noodles, veggies and the peanut ginger sauce and toss together to combine. Taste and adjust flavour according to your liking. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts and enjoy!
Notes
- To store : Store Thai peanut noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
