Don’t Throw Away Your Orange Peels, Make Vitamin-C Power Instead. Here’s How!

Most of us are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve and Support our immune systems. When it comes to boosting your immune system, one of the most well-known natural agents is vitamin C! The next time you’re eating an orange, instead of throwing out the peel, this TikToker shares how you can turn it into a multi-use vitamin-C powder!

@creative_explained How to put those orange peels to use! 🤩🍊 #orangepeels #upcycling #selfcare #kitchenhacks #cookinghacks ♬ original sound – Armen Adamjan

To make this powder, add your orange peels to a pan, and bake them in the oven for 30 minutes at 200 degrees. Then, add them to a blender, food processor, or coffee grinder until they turn into a real fine, golden powder. That’s it!

This homemade vitamin C powder is a fantastic and easy way to add a burst of citrus to your meals. Mix a teaspoon of this powder into your morning smoothie, sprinkle a little into your oatmeal, or add a subtle natural orange flavor to your tea, which will help soothe a sore throat as well. You can also add some water and plant-based sweetener to make a brightening face mask.

Related Content:

• A Green Monster’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition: Vitamin C
• How Vitamin C Can Improve Your Heart Health
• Homemade Vitamin C Powder
• Meeting Iron Needs from Plant Foods: The Vitamin C Connection
• Vitamin C-Rich Foods You Should Pair With Iron for Ultimate Absorption
• 10 Cruelty-Free Vegan Vitamin C Skincare Products
• 8 Surprising Fruits and Veggies That Contain More Vitamin C Than Oranges
• Weekly Meal Plan: Vitamin C-Rich Vegan Meals!

For more Animal, Earth, Life, Vegan Food, Health, and Recipe content published daily, subscribe to the One Green Planet Newsletter! Also, don’t forget to download the Food Monster App on the App Store. With over 15,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest meatless, vegan, and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy!

Lastly, being publicly-funded gives us a greater chance to continue providing you with high-quality content. Please consider supporting us by donating!