This delicious homemade green juice recipe is made using only six ingredients and a blender, or food processor. Easy to make, healthy for you and loaded with nutrition, this green juice drink is a refreshing way to begin the day.
Green Juice
As you may be aware, juicing can be a controversial topic and, well, it is probably better to eat your vegetables than drink them as when they are juiced you are missing out on the majority of the fibres in the fruit and vegetables you are juicing. But, on the other hand, if you do need a vegetable boost, this is better than nothing at all.
This easy to make green juice is a rich source of vitamins and nutrients that help support digestion, immunity and heart heart. Mix it up by trying different variations each time you consume! Though, as everything, make sure to consume in moderation.
Benefits of Making Green Juice
- Drinking this healthy green juice is a great way to add more fruit, vegetables and nutrients to your diet.
- Making your own green juice at home is financially better than purchasing from a juice bar.
- You are in control. You add the ingredients that you want in it, no adding extra fruits for sweetness that can increase the sugar content.
- It will help your cravings, helping you make better meal choices throughout the rest of the day.
Green Juice Recipe Variations
- Try using kale or chard instead of the baby spinach
- Add a little coconut water or coconut milk to the drink
- For a delicious twist, add some pineapple to the recipe
- Try adding some herbs such as parsley, basil and coriander to your juice
- You can even try adding some superfoods such as ground turmeric, cinnamon, and maca powder to your green juice
- If you would like a sweeter juice, try adding some carrots or tomatoes, or both to your juice
- For a citrus twist, try adding some oranges, or tangerines
- Instead of lemon juice, try using lime juice.
Ingredients for this Healthy Green Juice Recipe
Celery adds fibre as well as vitamins and antioxidants to this juice, as well as helping with digestion.
Leafy greens such as baby spinach, kale or chard are not only good for you, they also give this juice its lovely green colour.
Cucumber are refreshing and help add moisture to this drink.
Granny Smith (green apples) aren’t as sweet as other types of apples. They do provide lots of vitamins and can help with inflammation, while still adding a lovely natural sweetness to the drink. Other varieties of apples could be used, if you desire.
An inch knob of ginger helps with digestion and boosting the immune system. Ginger also has wonderful anti-inflammatory benefits. If you love your ginger, try adding a little more to your juice.
Lemon juice livens up the flavours of the drink while helping boost your vitamin C levels which help strengthen the immune system.
Making Green Juice
This healthy green juice can be made in a blender, food processor or in a juicer.
First, wash and prep all your fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Juice the ingredients in the order listed or add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Blend or pulse the ingredients in the blender or food processor for about 2 – 3 minutes, until smooth.
Strain the juice using a fine-mesh strainer, pressing the solids downs with the back of a spoon. If you have a nut milk bag, you can use this to strain the juice.
If you have a piece of cheesecloth, you can use that too. Just, cover the jar with the cheesecloth and pour in the juice. Close the cheesecloth tightly, twisting it shut. Squeeze the cheesecloth while tightening the twist. Continue to squeeze until all the juice is extracted. Discard the remnants in the trash, compost, or remnants for vegetable broth.
Transfer the juice to an airtight container and place in the fridge to chill.
Once chilled, pour into a glass and enjoy!
Just remember, the longer this juice sits in the fridge, the more chance it has of separating and turning slightly brown. If it hasn’t been in the fridge that long, it should be fine to stir and enjoy.
This juice is best served as soon as it is made, though it should last in the fridge for up to two to three days.
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Healthy Green Juice Recipe
Simple Living. Creative LearningIngredients
- 2 Stalks Celery
- 2 Cucumbers
- 2 Green Apples
- 1 Knob Ginger about 1 inch in size
- 1 Cup Baby Spinach
- 1 - 2 TBSP Lemon Juice
Instructions
- This healthy green juice can be made in a blender, food processor or in a juicer.
- First, wash and prep all your fruit, vegetables and herbs.
- Juice the ingredients in the order listed or add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend or pulse the ingredients in the blender or food processor for about 2 - 3 minutes, until smooth.
- Strain the juice using a fine-mesh strainer, pressing the solids downs with the back of a spoon. If you have a nut milk bag, you can use this to strain the juice.
- If you have a piece of cheesecloth, you can use that too. Just, cover the jar with the cheesecloth and pour in the juice. Close the cheesecloth tightly, twisting it shut. Squeeze the cheesecloth while tightening the twist. Continue to squeeze until all the juice is extracted. Discard the remnants in the trash, compost, or remnants for vegetable broth.
- Transfer the juice to an airtight container and place in the fridge to chill.
- Once chilled, pour into a glass and enjoy!
- Just remember, the longer this juice sits in the fridge, the more chance it has of separating and turning slightly brown. If it hasn't been in the fridge that long, it should be fine to stir and enjoy.
- This juice is best served as soon as it is made, though it should last in the fridge for up to two to three days.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.
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