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Now before you say anything, I’m fully aware that most food bloggers celebrate their one-year milestone with some sort of decadent layer cake recipe or another equally indulgent dessert. As much as I would have loved to do that, I’m on a bit of a health kick right now so I thought it would be more fitting to say “cheers” with this deliciously refreshing green juice with coconut water. Not to worry, I have a few amazing sweet treats coming your way in the next month because, let’s be real, it’s okay to eat cake sometimes too, right?
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Must Have Equipment for Healthy Juice Recipes
I’ve loved using my Breville Compact Juice Fountain
these last few weeks. It’s a workhorse of a machine and it’s not even a pain to clean! And at a great price point, it’s definitely a good investment if you’re thinking about juicing regularly. It also does a great job on all different kinds of fruits and vegetables, especially those leafy greens that this recipe is full of! This green juice smoothie is mildly sweet but it’s SO refreshing and clean-tasting because of the fresh mint and the cucumber. If you’ve never been into juicing, try to get everything you think green juice might taste like out of your head…this stuff tastes amazing and it’s full of healthy goodness! I promise, you’ll love it!
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Green Juice Coconut Water Smoothie Recipe
To make this healthy coconut water smoothie, you will need a juicer. Sorry guys, you will need a juicer for this recipe! I’ve heard of people juicing in their high powered blenders and then straining the pulp, but I have no experience with this to share with you. It’s best to use a juicer if you have one.If you made this, share a photo!
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Cucumber Mint Green Juice Coconut Water Smoothie
Coconut water smoothies are clean, refreshing, and delicious! This healthy green juice recipe with cucumber, mint and coconut water is easy and good for your body!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 medium apples
- 5 stalks celery
- 4 large stems of kale leaves attached
- 2 handfuls fresh mint
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut water (not from concentrate)
Recipe: Instructions
- Assemble and prepare your juicer according to manufacturer's instructions (I use this Breville Compact Juice Fountain, and I love it!)
- Wash and prepare your produce by removing the stems from the apples and chopping everything into pieces that will fit in the opening of your juicer. When juicing it's best to use organic produce whenever possible so you can juice without peeling anything (who has time for that!!??).
- Add the produce to the juicer one piece at a time until you've juiced everything. I almost always re-juice the pulp, especially when I'm juicing fresh herbs or green leafy vegetables, because I find I can get about 5 extra ounces of juice that way. So empty your pulp and add it back into the juicer, if you wish.
- Tip: Don't rely only on the little pitcher that comes with the juicer to catch the juice. This recipe will probably cause it to overflow, so it's a good idea to empty it into a larger pitcher when you're about halfway through juicing. That way you'll be able to make sure the everything is well mixed.
- Once you've extracted as much juice as you can, add the coconut water to your taste, and serve!
Recipe: Notes
Tip: Don't rely only on the little pitcher that comes with the juicer to catch the juice. This recipe will probably cause it to overflow, so it's a good idea to empty it into a larger pitcher when you're about halfway through juicing. That way you'll be able to make sure the everything is well mixed.
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Mint Green Juice Coconut Water Smoothie
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 361
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 572mg25%
Potassium 2472mg71%
Carbohydrates 82g27%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 53g59%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 12305IU246%
Vitamin C 172mg208%
Calcium 363mg36%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
I usually make smoothies & fresh juices for breakfast and can definitely see myself making this recipe. SO healthy and delicious.
Glad you like this recipe!
I am so happy you shared this simple recipe…what a great reminder to make homemade juice…gosh I totally forgot how wonderful juice is. i love your pitcher!
Thank you!
Wow! amazing green juice recipe. Really lovely recipe. Thanks for sharing such an awesome recipe.
So glad you liked this recipe!