Detox Green Juice

by Kelsey Romano on Jul 31, 2024 (updated Sep 18, 2024)

Packed with cucumber, celery, kale, lemon, ginger, fennel, and green apple – This detox green juice is subtly sweet and so refreshing. It will leave your body feeling rejuvenated, energized, and cleansed. I love starting my day with this juice for a little extra boost for my gut and overall health.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This detox green juice is incredibly refreshing.
It is subtly sweet from the green apple.
The lemon and ginger support digestion.
The celery and kale support liver detoxification.
You will feel rejuvenated and energized after drinking it.
It is so easy to make.
It is packed with vitamins, nutrients, and electrolytes.
It is a great boost after traveling or a weekend of eating out.

Why Juicing is Beneficial

Juicing is one of my favorite ways to get in extra nutrients from fruits and veggies – especially if my gut is feeling off. This is because when you juice it is removing the fiber which allows your body to absorb nutrients faster! This is extra important when you are struggling with gut issues and your body is having a hard time digesting/absorbing food. That being said, don’t go too crazy with fruit. The issue with some juices is when they are packed with fruit (aka packed with sugar) when you juice a ton of fruit you are stripping down that fiber which slows absorption, causing your blood sugar to rise. With veggies there isn’t as much of an issue but with fruit it can cause problems. I tend to do only veggies or add in a small amount of fruit. This green detox juice is a great way to support gut and overall health! I use this juicer and absolutely love it.

Health Breakdown of this Detox Green Juice

Supports the gut and aids in digestion. The lemon, ginger, and fennel in this juice all help to support gut health.
Supports liver detox. The celery and kale help to support liver detoxification.
Fights inflammation. The lemon, ginger, kale, celery, and fennel all help to reduce inflammation in the body.
Hydrates at a cellular level. The celery and cucumber are both high in water content which helps to hydrate the body.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Kale. 1/2 bunch of kale, washed and destemmed.
Celery. 4 stalks of celery, washed and cut into 2 inch pieces.
Cucumber. 1 cucumber, washed, chopped into large pieces.
Green apple. 1 green apple, washed, core removed, and cut into large pieces. Can sub with red apple.
Lemon. 1 lemon, rind cut off and halved or quartered. Can also use lime in this detox green juice as well.
Ginger. 1 inch piece of ginger root, peeled.
Fennel. 1 bulb of fennel, washed and quartered.

How to Make

Step 1

Prep the produce for detox green juice. First, make sure you wash all of the produce. Then remove leafy green part of kale from stem, cut cucumber into large pieces, remove core from apple and cut into large pieces, cut rind off lemon and halve or quarter it, peel the ginger root, cut leaves and stems off of fennel then quarter the bulb.

Step 2

Add fruits and veggies to juicer. Slowly add the fruits and veggies to your juicer! Allow the juicer to fully run through the produce then let drip for a few seconds to ensure it’s done.

Step 3

Enjoy! Once the juicer is finished juicing you can enjoy your detox green juice! I like placing mine in the fridge for 15 minutes to cool it slightly.

Expert Tips

To save time when making this detox green juice, prep the veggies ahead of time. I like to prep mine the night before so in the morning I can just throw it in the juicer and have my juice ready in minutes.
Have fun with it! Different produce has different benefits so you can play around based on what you are looking for. To support detox I always add in celery and dark leafy greens. To support digestion I love adding in lemon, ginger, and fennel. The green apple adds a little sweetness.
Don’t go too crazy with fruit. The issue with juices is when they are packed with fruit (aka packed with sugar!) when you juice a ton of fruit you are stripping down that fiber which slows absorption, causing your blood sugar to rise. I tend to do only veggies or add in a small amount of fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don’t have a blender?

While a juicer is incredibly nice to make juice, I understand some people don’t have them. You can also make this in a blender. Place all ingredients except the lemon in the blender in the order listed (you may need to reduce the amount as well)

1 cup water
Celery chopped
Kale
Cucumber roughly chopped
Green apple roughly chopped
Fennel chopped
Small thumb of ginger peeled

Blend at a low speed until the ingredients start to combine, then blend on medium high for 2 minutes (or until completely blended). I use a Vitamix and the juice turns out great, but any blender should work well enough! Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag or through a sieve over a large bowl pushing down the contents with a rubber scraper until all the juice is extracted and the pulp is relatively dry. Add in the lemon juice and enjoy over ice immediately.

How do I store this detox green juice?

While it is best served fresh, you can store in a glass jar with a lid for 1-2 days. I wouldn’t consume after 2 days.

What if I don’t like fennel?

If you don’t like fennel (or any of the ingredients) you can omit it or sub for another veggie.