Try this Instant Loss Green Juice recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 4.5275281 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0142857 g
- Fiber 0.252935002801418 g
- Protein 0.2630155 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00480519 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (287g)
- Sodium 9.801587392 mg
- Sugar 4.27459309719858 g
- Trans Fat 0.00467532 g
- Calories 14 calories
Step-by-step
- Throw all ingredients into a high powdered blender and blend.
- Drink immediately so you can get as many of those micro nutrients as possible!
Unlike a traditional slow-macerated green drink that separates within minutes, whole-vegetable blended beverages retain all their fibrous content for a thicker texture. This formulation uses water as a base rather than coconut water or additional fruit juice, keeping the total sugar content at roughly 4.2 grams per serving.
Processing raw greens efficiently requires a blender motor operating at a minimum of 1,000 watts to break down tough kale ribs and spinach leaves completely. If the motor struggles, add the water and lemon juice first to create a fluid vortex before dropping in the solid ingredients.
Consuming the mixture immediately prevents the oxidation process from degrading water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C. Letting the blended liquid sit for longer than 15 minutes typically results in enzymatic browning driven by the apple and frozen berries.
Swapping the green apple for a quarter cup of frozen zucchini provides a lower-glycemic density while maintaining the exact emulsification ratio required for a smooth mouthfeel. Strain the final liquid through a nut milk bag if a pulp-free consistency is preferred over the whole-fiber version.
