Juice cleanses have become quite popular over the past decade. No doubt you’ve heard of celebs doing them and maybe even seen that one trendy girl at your office who is always drinking trade-free coffee and eating black bean brownies participate in one.
Have you ever thought about doing a juice cleanse yourself? I personally like to do a 1-2 day cleanse after the holidays. November through December is nothing but baking and holiday parties for me, so my body really looks forward to getting a break and some much needed nutrients come January.
While it is called a juice “cleanse”, there is no scientific evidence that drinking any kind of juice “cleanses” your body. I like to do them because it is a good mental reset for me to get back in the habit of eating non-processed, healthy foods after times of over-indulgence.
If you have ever considered doing a juice cleanse, you may have noticed that they can be quite pricey. I’ve seen several hip juice shops here in LA selling a 1 day cleanse for up to $57! That’s too rich for my blood, so I make my own.
DIY Juice Cleanse Juices
- Vanilla Almond Milk
- Simple Greens Juice
- Orange & Carrot Juice
- Citrus & Pineapple Juice
- Spicy Roots Juice
- Chocolate Almond Milk
My one day juice cleanse has six different homemade juices. Ideally, you drink one when you first wake up, then another every 2 hours afterwards.
I like to start my day with the vanilla almond milk, then head into the greens later in the morning. The orange & carrot juice along with the citrus & pineapple are a nice midday pick-me-up. Spicy roots is practically my dinner, then the chocolate almond milk is perfect for a pre-bedtime snack that satisfies sweet carvings.
Worried about not getting enough calories or protein during this one day juice cleanse? Add some vanilla protein powder to the vanilla almond milk and chocolate protein powder to the chocolate version.
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Tools Needed To Make Your Own Juice Cleanse
- High-Powered Blender (I use this one)
- Nut Milk Bag
- Fruit & Vegetable Juicer (I use this one)
- Mason jars or bottles with lids
Juice Cleanse Tips
- Eat clean the day before (non-processed/whole foods)
- Limit exercise/physical activity while you are juicing
- Be sure to drink all of the almond milks and juices so that you are getting enough nutrients and calories
- Drink lots of water in-between juices
- The day after your juice cleanse, stick to healthy soups and small meals to ease your system back into solid foods
You should consult with your physician before going on a juice fast, especially if you have any known medical conditions.
DIY Juice Cleanse Recipe
- Prep Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 1.5 hours
- Yield: 1
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Vanilla Almond Milk
3/4 Cup Almonds, soaked in water overnight
2 Cups Mineral or Filtered Water
2 Dates, pitted
1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
Pinch of Salt
Chocolate Almond Milk
3/4 Cup Almonds, soaked in water overnight
2 Cups Mineral or Filtered Water
1 Tablespoon Cacao Powder
3 Dates, pitted
Pinch of Salt
Simple Greens Juice
1 Cucumber, sliced into thirds
4 Stalks of Celery
1 Lime, peeled & sliced in half
5-6 Leaves of Kale
1 1″ Knuckle of Ginger, peeled
Orange & Carrot Juice
3 Medium Oranges, peeled and sliced
6 Large Carrots, peeled
1/2 Lemon, peeled
Citrus & Pineapple Juice
2 Apples, cored and sliced
1 Pineapple, cored, peeled and sliced (this tool makes it so easy!)
1/2 Lemon, peeled
4-5 Mint Leaves
Spicy Roots Juice
3 Beets, peeled & coarsely chopped
1 1″ Knuckle of Ginger, peeled
1/2 Lemon, peeled
1 Jalapeno, deseeded
Instructions
Vanilla Almond Milk
Place the almonds in a bowl or jar and add enough water to completely cover them. Allow to soak overnight, or for at least 8-12 hours.
Drain & rinse the almonds. Place them in a blender along with the 2 cups of water. Blend until creamy, then strain them using a nut milk bag.
Place the strained almond milk back into the blender with the vanilla bean paste, dates, and pinch of salt. Blend until incorporated. Place and seal in a mason jar or a bottle with a cap and store in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Almond Milk
Place almonds in a bowl and add enough water to completely cover them. Allow to soak overnight, or for at least 8-12 hours.
Drain & rinse the almonds. Place them in a blender along with the 2 cups of water. Blend until creamy, then strain them using a nut milk bag.
Place the strained almond milk back into the blender with the two cups water, pitted dates, cacao powder, and pinch of salt.
Blend until incorporated. Place and seal in a mason jar or a bottle with a cap and store in the refrigerator.
Simple Greens Juice
Place all ingredients in a clean juicer and juice according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place juice in a mason jar and seal with a lid or in a bottle with a cap and store in the refrigerator.
Orange & Carrot Juice
Place all ingredients in a clean juicer and juice according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place juice in a mason jar and seal with a lid or in a bottle with a cap and store in the refrigerator.
Citrus & Pineapple Juice
Place all ingredients in a clean juicer and juice according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place juice in a mason jar and seal with a lid or in a bottle with a cap and store in the refrigerator.
Spicy Roots Juice
Place all ingredients in a clean juicer and juice according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place juice in a mason jar and seal with a lid or in a bottle with a cap and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This recipe is for a 1 day juice cleanse.
- Start your juice cleanse in the morning by drinking the vanilla almond milk right after you wake up. Every 2 hours after, drink another one, finishing with the chocolate almond milk.
*Juice is most nutrient dense when made and consumed within 48 hours. I would not prep more than 2 days of juice at a time.
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