Last Updated on September 4, 2019 by Femniqe
The benefits of juicing are fantastic and the more you do it, the better they’ll get. However, juicing is not a replacement for your diet.
Make sure that you eat a great diet alongside juicing. It will enhance the benefits even more.
Please note that juicing strips the fiber from fruits and vegetables, so you’ll need to get your fiber from what you eat. Take an apple to work and eat a salad before dinner.
Find ways to ensure you get adequate fiber, or you’ll likely become constipated, no matter how much you juice.
Experiment with fruits and vegetables. I tend to focus on vegetables for the nutritional value and fruits for their sweetness value.
Use fruits to sweeten up juice that would otherwise be a little on the bland side.
What You Will Learn?
12 nourishing detox smoothie recipes to inspire your body cleansing! All recipes are dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten/ wheat-free, soy-free and delicious!
Detoxing doesn’t have to be boring.
These 12 smoothies and juices will have you excited to make the next flavorful recipe instead of thinking of all the things you can’t have during your spring clean!
These recipes are jam packed with superfoods, fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices that will all nourishyour body from the inside to leave you glowing.
The Benefits of detox smoothie recipes
- More energy
- Clearer skin and brighter eyes
- Better digestion
- Weight management
- Improved immune system
- Less belly bloat
Juicing vs. Smoothies
Juicing treats gives you the vitamins, nutrients and raw enzymes that are easy to digest and that enter your blood stream immediately.
Detox juices give your digestive system a chance to rest, and give your liver time to flush out harmful toxins from food and your environment while still providing adequate nutrients to support the regeneration of cells and organs.
The body can easily consume pounds of vegetables in juice form, which would be very difficult to accomplish while eating whole vegetables with the fiber.
They’re perfect for getting a lot of nutrients on the go, or when cooking veggies isn’t possible.
These detox smoothie recipes provide similar benefits, but retain the fiber from fruits and vegetables. The fiber, along with extra nutritional support in the form of chia seeds, oats, nut butters and other smoothie add-ins, make them a great choice for breakfasts, snacks as a way to refuel after a workout.
Juicers & Blenders
A centrifugal juicer will do the trick for most juice recipes. The produce is fed through a hole and into a chopper. The “puree” is mix at very high speed and strained.
It will come out the spout and into a pitcher.
For smoothies, you’ll need a high-quality blender that can handle a lot of produce and is easy to clean.
Juice Pulp
The pulp is what’s left over after juice is extracted – it is mostly insoluble fiber.
Pulp is great to add to a compost pile or bin and to the garden.
Just remember that most of the flavor from the veggies and fruit was extracted in the juice, so it won’t be as strong. You can also make vegetable stock, which extracts the last bits of flavor.
Buying & Prepping Produce
Buying organic fruits and vegetables will increase the health benefits of the produce you consume, while minimizing toxins like pesticides. Try finding a local farm or CSA, or join a co-op to reduce the costs of buying organic produce.
Most veggies can be cleaned, cut and prepared a couple days in advance. Make sure you pre-cut celery, carrots
and other items that won’t absorb plenty of water in a container with cold water to elongate their shelf life. Wait to cut more fragile/quick-to-brown for example tings like apples and cucumbers until right before you juice. Wash everything thoroughly, too!
SMOOTHIES
- Beet Berry
- Minty Green
- Maca Berry
- Tropical Green
- Dandelion Espresso
- Matcha Green Frappe
BEET BERRY SMOOTHIe
“One of the most tasty and healthy detox smoothie recipes”
A nourishing smoothie with the sweetness of berries and the cleansing qualities of beetroot. This smoothie will fill you up during your detox and make you glow from the inside out. Packed with antioxidants, iron, good fats and a little zest from the lemon!
What you need:
1 beet
10 strawberries Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/2 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup coconut water
What to do:
Add ingredients to the blender and blend it until its smooth
Prep time: 5 mins
Serves: 1
SUPER MINTY GREEN SMOOTHIE
This smoothie has the works! High in fiber and protein to keep your energy levels up for longer. It’s also got great sources of good quality fats like omega-3’s and mono-unsaturated fats from avocado.
What you need:
1 ½ banana
2 tsp spirulina
¼ avocado
1 ½ cups almond milk
2 tsp chia seeds
2 leaves of kale
1 date
½ cup tightly packed spinach
4-6 drops peppermint extract
What to do:
Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 2
MATCHA GREEN FRAPPE
Get your greens with the amazing antioxidant benefits of green tea powder. Matcha is also a great alternative to coffee as it will still give you a boost but is not as strong and intense as coffee.
What you need:
3/4 cup almond milk ¾ cup ice
2 tsp honey
1/3 cup soaked cashews
2 tsp matcha powder
½ cup tightly packed spinach
2 tsp coconut cream ½ tsp nutmeg
What to do:
Blend all ingredients until smooth
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE
One of the detox smoothie recipes that you have to try is this one. A tropical twist on the green smoothie. This smoothie will aid digestion, keep you hydrated and is high in fiber.
What you need:
½ cup packed spinach
¾ cup coconut water
3 kale leaves
½ banana
¼ cup cubed mango
½ cup cubed pineapple
¼ cup coconut milk/cream ½ inch piece ginger
What to do:
Blend all ingredients until smooth
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
DANDELION ESPRESSO SMOOTHIE
During a detox, coffee is usually off limits.
Enter roasted dandelion. It’s caffeine free and has a beautiful, nutty, bitter flavor similar to coffee. It’s great for liver detoxification too!
What you need:
¼ cup boiling water
1 roasted dandelion teabag
3 tsp almond butter
1 date
½ cup almond milk
Sprinkle cinnamon on top
What to do:
Blend all ingredients until smooth and top with cinnamon Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
Juices
- Blood Cleanser
- Earthy Green
- Minty Goodness
- Ginger Tonic
- Pineapple Chia Fresca
- Fresh Pink
BLOOD CLEANSER detox smoothie recipe
Beet is normally used in many detox smoothie recipes because its one of natures finest!
They are a fantastic source of iron, potassium and antioxidants.
Beets are also great for detoxification thanks to the phytonutrients they contain. The addition of the superfood turmeric to this juice also makes it an anti-inflammatory powerhouse! Drink up!
What you need:
4 medium beets
1 orange 2 inches fresh turmeric root What to do
Juice all ingredients and enjoy
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
PINEAPPLE CHIA FRESCA
This one has many tons of benefits including turmeric which is known as one of the most anti-inflammatory foods, which is combined with natures good chia seeds to increase satiety during your detox, as well as fiber and omega-3s. Coconut water will keep you hydrated and the lemons will aid metabolism and detoxification.
What you need:
1 1/2 cups cubed pineapple
1 1/2 inch turmeric root
1 1/2 lemons
2/3 cup cocnout water 2 tsp chia seeds What to do
Juice turmeric, lemon and, pineapple then add some coconut water and chia seeds make sure you mix it well
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
EARTHY GREEN JUICE
A low sugar, all-veggie juice with earthy ingredients. Ginger adds a bit of zing, aids digestion, and supports immunity and circulation.
What you need:
2/3 cup spinach
½ a lemon
5 kale leaves
5 carrots
3 celery sticks
1 inch piece ginger
What to do Juice all ingredients and enjoy.
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
MINTY GOODNESS
If you struggle to drink green juice, the fresh, minty goodness in this recipe will help get you through! It’s a refreshing and hydrating green juice to cleanse your insides and make you feel refreshed and vibrant!
What you need:
1 bunch romaine lettuce
2 apples
½ cup spinach
2 celery stalks
2/3 cup fresh mint leaves 2 cucumbers 1/2 a lemon
What to do:
Juice all ingredients and enjoy.
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
FRESH PINK JUICE
A beautifying and hydrating juice made with fresh pomegranate to boost antioxidants. Your skin will love it!
What you need:
¼ watermelon
1 pomegranate ½ cup coconut water
1 handful fresh mint Ice optional
What to do:
Remove seeds from pomegranates and juice the seeds of the pomegranates, along with the rest of the ingredients in your coldpressed juicer. If you can’t find pomegranates, use strawberries/cranberries Serve with ice and enjoy!
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1
GINGER TONIc
Boost your immune system with this ginger tonic. The pinch of cayenne will aid circulation and cardiovascular function. This juice will knock your cold on the head!
What you need:
1 lemon
1 inch piece ginger
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup warm water
1-2 tsp raw honey
Pinch of cayenne powder
What to do:
Juice lemon and ginger and set aside. Boil the kettle and fill half a 3/4 measuring cup with boiling water and fill the remaining half with cold water.
Add this now warm water to your lemon and ginger juice. Stir in honey ,apple cider vinegar and add a pinch of cayenne.
Prep time: 5 mins Serves 1