I am late to the juice game. To be honest, I never wanted to buy a juicer because they seem so clunky and messy. (If anyone wants to send me a juicer that is neither clunky OR messy, I’m willing to give it a try!) But then we moved close to an amazing smoothie/juice spot and my love affair with green juice began. The only problem? The price tag. Who can even afford to get a green juice whenever they want? If you can, I’m very happy for you and I would very much appreciate it if you could send me a gift certificate to Nekter Juice Bar on a regular basis. THANKS.
Long story short, I started making my own green juice with my trusty blender at home. And you know what? It’s actually really, really delicious and just the thing I need when I’ve overindulged (read: all of December).
They key here is to use a high powered blender. Beyond that, it’s a balance of greens, citrus, an apple, and a touch of cayenne!
Detoxing Blended Green Juice
Makes 2 servings (or 1 large serving)
2 cups baby spinach
1 lemon, peel removed
1 small green apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1/2 inch knob of fresh ginger, grated
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon-1 teaspoon cayenne
Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender.
Blend on high until smooth.
Pour over ice and enjoy!