April 18, 2020

Homemade Green Juice – Made Fresh to Quench Your Thirst

Green Liquid Gold

Whether you want to eat healthier, clear up your skin, or boost your metabolism, the solution is Green Juice! I may be biased, but I believe juice is absolutely amazing and when the results are as good as this, I cannot help but preach Green Juice to the world.

This recipe is friendly for all diets, whether you are plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, paleo, keto, or really anything else!

The Benefits

I have been drinking Green Juice for about 3 years now and I notice a huge difference when I am able to incorporate juice into my routine.

My skin becomes smooth and blemish-free, my taste buds improve and allow me to enjoy healthier foods, and my metabolism increases.

Overhead shot of two glasses of green juice on a wood cutting board surrounded by sliced cucumber, lemon, kale, ginger root, spinach, and celery.

Affordable Juicing

If I could have it my way I would drink a Green Juice every single day. I have heard it countless times before and many think that juice is too expensive. BUT, I am here to tell you otherwise! It is actually incredibly affordable if you just make it yourself.

I decided to head to Whole Foods one day to test my theory. I bought all the ingredients and it cost $9.57. With all my ingredients, I was able to make 96 ounces of juice!

Of course, this did not include the cost of my blender or my nut milk bag, but you get the idea. In general, making your own juice should be very easy and affordable!

Reusable Nut Milk Bag

You do not need to go out and buy a fancy juicer to make your own juice successfully at home. If you have the budget to get one, then absolutely go for it.

If not, then all you need is a Blender (a high-speed blender will always be the best) and a Nut Milk Bag or Cheesecloth.

I recommend using a Nut Milk Bag because it is reusable so it is better for the environment and will save you money in the long run because Cheesecloths aren’t that cheap.

Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy the magical benefits of Green Juice and learn that it doesn’t need to be expensive to enjoy the luxuries of juicing!

Green juice in front of a wood cutting board with spinach, ginger, root, and sliced cucumber.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Load the blender first with leafy greens and then solid items to help the blender blend better.
Add more or less of the greens you like to meet your preference.
Add more or less lemon, apple, and ginger until you find what your palette prefers.
Twist and knead the nut milk bag or cheesecloth to help strain the juice.

THE MORE YOU KNOW

Ingredient Benefits

All the vegetables that are included in the Green Juice recipe are all selected because of their amazing benefits.

I want to expand on the benefits of Green Apple, Lemon, and Ginger because they may not be as widely known.

Lemon is great for digestion and it helps to boost your metabolism. Lemon also helps to give the Green Juice a more pleasant taste haha.
Green Apple is optional and mainly because it is mostly to help benefit the taste of the juice, but it is one of the “healthier” types of apples.
Ginger is another great source to help with digestion. The ginger also adds a nice spicy flavor. It is optional because for some that may not be ideal.

Juice Cleanse

If you have any interest in learning more or doing a full juice cleanse, then please my Juice Cleanse 101 blog post!

THANKS FOR READING

Thank you Nutti’s for taking the time to read this post and I truly hope you enjoy this Green Juice recipe! If you make this recipe, please let me know how you like it in the comments below!

Feel free to pin this recipe to Pinterest if you liked it! I always love to see what recipes you enjoy. Also, you can follow me on Pinterest for more recipes, just click the link below my bio or search for Nutti Nelli!

Mahalo!
Janelle