These Healthy Juicing Recipes are all super easy, full of nutrients and a great way to get into making cold press juices at home.
Ingredients and substitutions
Green juice recipe
- Kale – or another dark leafy green like spinach.
- Celery – cucumber would also be good here.
- Apple – use any kind of apple of your choice.
- Lemon – you could also try using lime.
- Ginger – use dried ginger powder or leave this out if you don’t have any on hand.
Beet juice recipe
- Beet – buy pre-cut beets at the grocery store to cut down on prep time.
- Carrots – substitute for another vegetable of your choice or add more beets instead.
- Celery – cucumber would also be good here.
- Apple – use any kind of apple or swap out for another sweet fruit.
- Ginger – use dried ginger powder or leave this out if you don’t have any on hand.
Carrot juice recipe
- Carrots – substitute for another vegetable of your choice.
- Orange – substitute for another fruit of your choice.
- Frozen pineapple – canned or fresh pineapple would also work.
- Ginger – use dried ginger powder or leave this out if you don’t have any on hand.
- Fresh turmeric root – substitute for 1 tsp. dried turmeric instead.
How to make cold pressed juice
Step 1: Feed your produce into the juicer.
Assemble all fruits and vegetables listed under the desired heading (e.g. add all ingredients under the green juice heading if you'd like to make the green juice recipe). Wash produce well to remove any soil, trimming the ends/leaves off of beets and carrots, and removing any apple stems.
Step 2: Collect everything in a pitcher.
Add a pitcher or container under juicer spout. With the motor running, place produce bit by bit into the feed chute of the juicer, using the food pusher to gently and slowly guide the produce down. The slower you go, the more juice you will get. I use the Breville cold press juicer linked to above this recipe card.
Step 3: Remove the pitcher.
As fruit and veggies are processed, juice will flow into the pitcher, and the separated pulp will accumulate in the pulp container. If you'd like to make more than one juice, rinse the feed chute, filter bowl/basket and dispose of juice pulp before starting again with another juice combo.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy!
Juice will keep up to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
What are the best things to juice?
Fruits that juice the best include apples, oranges, grapes, peaches and pineapple. But that doesn't mean other fruits don't juice well! There are a variety of ingredients and combinations you can experiment with so you can find the flavours and nutrients that work best for you.
Here are some ideas of fruits and veggies you can juice to make delicious and nutritious healthy juice recipes:
- Greens: kale, spinach, cabbage
- Fruits: apples, pears, citrus, berries, kiwi
- Vegetables: tomatoes, bell peppers, squash
- Hydrating: cucumber, melon, pineapple, grapes
- Roots: beets, celery, ginger, turmeric, parsnips
- Herbs: mint, wheatgrass, basil, fennel
Frequently Asked Questions
Cold pressed juice is juice made of fresh vegetables and fruits using a hydraulic press juicer. Since the hydraulic press juice doesn’t use heat to make the juice, the liquid retains its nutritional benefits.
Yes, cold pressed juice is really good for you! It’s full of lots of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, all in one easy-to-drink glass. It’s a great way to add more antioxidants, vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin E and folate to your diet. Keep in mind, however, that juicing removes most of the fibre and allows the natural sugars to be absorbed more easily.
The final form of cold pressed juice isn’t much different from any other juice – the main difference is how it’s made. Traditional juicers use a high-speed blade to break apart the fruit and vegetables, separating the pulp from the juice. This process can generate a lot of heat, and that heat can destroy a lot of the vital nutrients which is the whole point of juicing in the first place. Cold pressed juice is made by applying pressure with a hydraulic press to extract the highest amount of liquid possible. The lack of heat keeps the vitamins and minerals intact for maximum health benefits.
Healthy Juice Recipes
I rounded up some of my favourite cold pressed juices. Feel free to mix and match with different fruits and vegetables until you find a combination you love!
Green juice recipe
Beet juice recipe
Carrot juice recipe
How long does cold pressed juice last?
If kept well chilled, cold pressed juice should last in the fridge for up to 3 days in a tightly sealed glass bottle. Store your juice in the main part of the refrigerator, not the door, and keep it towards the back where the air is usually colder.
Overall freshness and shelf life of juice can vary based on the ingredients used, as juices with higher acidity tend to last longer. Be sure to include lemons, limes, oranges and even cranberries in your blends to extend the life of your juice!
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Healthiest Juicing Recipes {Cold Press Juice}
Ingredients
Green Juice Recipe
- 1 bunch kale washed well
- 4 stalks celery washed well
- 1 apple any variety
- 1/2 lemon peeled
- 2 inch piece of ginger
Beet Juice Recipe
- 1 large beet washed well & trimmed
- 2 carrots washed well
- 2 stalks celery washed well
- 1 apple any variety
- 2 inch piece of ginger
Carrot Juice Recipe
- 3 carrots washed well
- 1 orange peeled
- 1 cup frozen pineapple defrosted
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 inch piece of fresh turmeric root or 1 tsp dried turmeric
Instructions
For any of the above juice varieties
- Assemble all fruits and vegetables listed under the desired heading (eg add all ingredients under the green juice heading if you'd like to make the green juice recipe). Wash produce well to remove any soil, trimming the ends/leaves off of beets and carrots, and removing any apple stems.
- Add a pitcher or container under juicer spout. With the motor running, place produce bit by bit into the feed chute of the juicer, using the food pusher to gently and slowly guide the produce down. The slower you go, the more juice you will get. I use the Breville cold press juicer linked to above this recipe card.
- As fruit and veggies are processed, juice will flow into the pitcher, and the separated pulp will accumulate in the pulp container. If you'd like to make more than one juice, rinse the feed chute, filter bowl/basket and dispose of juice pulp before starting again with another juice combo. Juice will keep up to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
- NOTE: Make sure to rinse and wash juicer components right after use to avoid pulp and residue from sticking. It's much easier to rinse right away than it is to try and wash later once everything is stuck onto the juicer components (filter basket/bowl, pulp container, feed chute, food pusher, etc.)
Comments & Reviews
Fedora Laguerre says
good love it