I’m not a fan of juice cleanses, but sometimes I crave a cold, flavorful green juice. It’s a great way to squeeze in more greens, and it can taste super delicious. If you’ve ever made fresh juice at home, you know it can be quite a process. So, if you don’t want to drag out the juicer (or don’t want to invest in one in the first place), this recipe is for you. My Blender Green Juice gives you the experience of drinking a tall glass of greens – no juicer required!
Let’s look at some of the ingredients in this Blender Green Juice:
Blender Green Juice Ingredients
Greens
Considered the healthiest food in the world by many. Greens may help lower cholesterol, prevent certain cancers, and boost immunity, memory, and mental function.
Pineapple
Contains digestive enzymes that help with digestion and bloating.
Flaxseeds
May help lower blood pressure, and balance blood sugar and hormones.
Citrus
Increases blood flow to the whole body, suppresses abnormal cell growth, and helps reduce inflammation.
Ginger
Calms upset stomach and morning sickness, can help with menstrual cramps and bloating.
Cayenne
Supports healthy digestion, metabolism, and immunity, and helps reduce inflammation.
Blender Green Juice
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ inch fresh ginger, peeled
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
I love my Vitamix Blender, but any blender will do for this recipe! If green juice has been part of a dieting mindset for you, read my post about why diets don’t work (and what to do instead of dieting).
