Green Juice is a bright, healthy, and refreshing detox drink loaded with nutrient and health benefits. It is made with spinach, parsley, mint leaves, cucumber, pineapple, lemon juice, and ginger. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Green Juice with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show the making process visually clear. This Green Juice is one of the best vegan-friendly drinks that cleanse away the toxins, helps in weight loss, boosts your immune system, or as a healthy summer refreshment.
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What is Green Juice?
Green Juice is a healthy and refreshing drink made with greens, veggies, and fruits. It is loaded with essential nutritional benefits that help to boost the immune system. This Green Juice is also one of the healthy detox drinks that helps in cleansing away the toxins.
The greeny leaves, veggies alone may make your drink bitter, so adding tropical fruits and citrus fruits make the drink appetizing. It is also a good way to increase the vegetable-fruit intake that keeps you full for long. And it also keeps you away from sudden hunger pangs that lead to snacking.
Even though there are many green juice powders available in the market, making them fresh from scratch at home is always healthy. So without further delay, let's check out the recipe below.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Green Juice are simple and customizable. Below are the ingredients that I have used for my Green Juice Recipe.
- Spinach - Filled with vitamins and minerals that keeps you safe from viruses and bacteria
- Parsley - Works as a natural diuretic and vitamins that supports bone growth
- Mint Leaves - Boost your immune system, gives fresh aroma and taste
- Cucumber - Water content keeps you hydrated, and the fibers helps you with good digestion
- Pineapple - Gives the perfect tropical twist to your green drink
- Lemon Juice and Ginger - Delivers the citrusy and warm flavor to your drink. And it is also loaded with anti-inflammatory properties
How to make Green Juice?
The recipe I have shared here is the Green Juice made with spinach, parsley, mint, cucumber, and pineapple. I have also added lemon juice and ginger for a citrusy and warm flavor which also has anti-inflammatory properties. It is one of the best drinks when you are looking for a healthy way to increase your veggie and fruits intake.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Add the Ingredients - In a blender jar, add spinach, parsley leaves, mint leaves, cucumber, pineapple, ginger, lemon juice, and water
- Blend - Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Pour - Open the lid and pour the healthy Green Juice into a serving glass. I haven't strained the juice here to enjoy the full health benefits but you can feel free to strain it if you prefer that way
- Serve - Serve this refreshing Green Juice as a healthy refreshment on hot summer days or as a first thing in the morning to cleanse and detox your body
Tips
- Greens - I have used spinach, parsley, mint leaves for green leaves and you can also use kale, cilantro, and similar other options
- Fruits and Veggies - You can use green apples, celery, carrots for other fruits and veggie options
- Coconut Water - You can also use coconut water instead of water for a refreshing twist
- Make-ahead - You can prepare ahead the ingredients to make the process easy and simple. But I suggest consuming the juice as soon as it is prepared
- Serving - Serve this healthy Green Juice as a refreshing drink on summer days or as a first thing in the morning to cleanse away the toxins from the body
Benefits
Is Green Juice good for health? Most frequent questions that come to all of us. According to Healthline,
- Leafy greens helps in reducing inflammation, heart disease risk and improved immune system
- Boost the nutrients intake
- Reduces constipation, certains compounds in the juice functions as prebiotics that helps in weight loss and weight maintenance
Note: Even though this Green Juice is filled with benefits, individuals with specific health concerns or allergies have to consult the experts before adding it into their diet.
Calories
This Green Juice shared here contains 33 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you alter or substitute the ingredients. You can also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
This Green Juice tastes great when served immediately as soon as it is prepared. But you can store it in the refrigerator for up to a day in a closed jar.
Serving Suggestions
Serve or enjoy this healthy drink first thing in the morning to enjoy its full benefits or as a refreshment to quench your thirst.
Related Recipes
You can also find similar drinks below and more at Juice Recipes and Healthy Drinks Recipes:
- Cucumber Juice
- Celery Juice
- Watermelon Juice
- Strawberry Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Mango Juice
- Orange Juice
- Apple Juice
- Grape Juice
- Beetroot Juice
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Green Juice Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Green Juice Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a healthy drink at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Green Juice
Ingredients
- ½ cup Spinach, loosely packed
- ¼ cup Parsley Leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tsp Mint Leaves
- 3 tbsp Pineapple, chopped
- 1 Cucumber, chopped
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Ginger, chopped
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
To make Green Juice
- In a blender jar, add spinach, parsley leaves, mint leaves, cucumber, pineapple, ginger, lemon juice, and water
- Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Open the lid and pour the healthy Green Juice into a serving glass. I haven't strained the juice here to enjoy the full health benefits but you can feel free to strain it if you prefer that way
Video
Notes
- Greens - I have used spinach, parsley, mint leaves for green leaves and you can also use kale, cilantro, and similar other options
- Fruits and Veggies - You can use green apples, celery, carrots for other fruits and veggie options
- Coconut Water - You can also use coconut water instead of water for a refreshing twist
- Make-ahead - You can prepare ahead the ingredients to make the process easy and simple. But I suggest consuming the juice as soon as it is prepared
- Blender/juicer - I have used blender to make this juice and you can also use juicer if that's handy to you
- Serving - Serve this healthy Green Juice as a refreshing drink on summer days or as a first thing in the morning to cleanse away the toxins from the body
Nutrition
FAQ
Green Juice is a healthy and refreshing drink made with greens, veggies, and fruits. It is loaded with essential nutritional benefits that help to boost the immune system. This Green Juice is also one of the healthy detox drinks that helps in cleansing away the toxins.
It is loaded with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that help in reducing inflammation, heart risk, weight maintenance, or weight loss and boost immunity.
This juice is filled with fiber and works as a prebiotic that helps in weight loss and also helps to get rid of unwanted calories.
Yes, you can add kale to make this drink.
This Green Juice shared here contains 33 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you alter or substitute the ingredients. You can also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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