This Green Vegetable Detox Juice recipe is made with veggies including celery, cucumber, parsley, and leafy greens that are full of antioxidants. This hydrating juice is naturally detoxifying and a great way to start the day. Learn how to make it in a juicer or a blender.

green detox juice with straw.

This recipe was originally published in May, 2018. It was updated with new photos in January, 2025.

Detoxing with Green Juice

Vegetables are great for supporting the body’s natural detoxification process. Even though juicing removes the beneficial fiber, it’s a great way to get a lot of micronutrients in at one sitting. 

Fresh juices made from raw vegetables are generally easier on the digestive system and provide almost all the health benefits but without all the fiber.

There is even research showing that vegetable and fruit juices can help prevent heart disease due to their high content of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Healthy juices can also boost the immune system and can be part of a healthy lifestyle!

That said, always check with your healthcare provider to make sure that juices are appropriate for you and your health needs, especially if you need to watch your vitamin K intake or you have blood sugar issues.

Why You Need This Recipe

  • Juicing at home will save you lots of money over the long-run, especially if you drink green juices regularly. Once you invest in a vegetable juicer, you can make as many delicious juices as you like. I’ve had mine for over 10 years now! Learn more about masticating vs. centrifugal juicers.
  • This particular combination of vegetables in this detox juice recipe are designed for optimal antioxidant levels and taste. Flat-leaf parsley, kale or spinach, celery, and cucumber are a great combination. Some might even call this a “mean green” juice recipe similar to ones you can find at expensive juice bars and Whole Foods. See my whole list of juices for cleanse.
  • Missing any ingredient? This recipe is very forgiving. You can add more of one and leave out another. Just try to get a nice combination of soft and hard vegetables to help your juicer run efficiently. I’ll also share best practices for using a blender if you don’t have a cold-press juicer.

Key Ingredients

ingredients for making green detox juice recipe.
  • Celery is one of the most popular ingredients for juice these days. In fact, my Celery Juice recipe is one of the top 3 recipes on my site! If you hate the flavor of celery, just leave it out. But, it’s nice to at least include a few stalks.
  • Cucumber is a wonderful vegetable for juicing because it contains so much water. I recommend using an English cucumber for your fresh juice.
  • Flat-leaf parsley is used around the world for its medicinal properties including it’s role in liver health. Try not to skip this ingredient if you can. You may also like my Parsley Juice recipe!
  • Kale or spinach adds even more nutrition and body to this delicious vegetable juice recipe. You may also like this Spinach Juice or Green Apple Juice with similar ingredients.
  • Green apple or red apple adds just a touch of natural sweetness and helps make the green juice enjoyable for your taste buds. I like using Granny Smith apples.
  • Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and a refreshing flavor.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

Here is an overview of how to make this juicing recipe to enjoy first thing in the morning or with a meal as part of your daily routine. Click or scroll to the end of this post for the full recipe card!

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Step One

Wash and cut the produce so they are small enough to fit through the feeding tube of your juicer.

Or, if you want to use a blender, add the ingredients to the pitcher of a high-speed blender.

Step Two

Turn on your juicer and feed the vegetable pieces into the feeding tube or chute of your juicer. Alternate hard and soft pieces to help your juicer run the most efficiently.

If using a blender, add water and blend until smooth. Use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth to strain the juice from the pulp.

Step Three

Repeat until you’ve used up all the produce.

Step Four

Serve your juice! Some people like to drink their vegetable juice on an empty stomach (with the idea being that you can best absorb the nutrients that way), and some people like to serve it with a meal or solid food.

Either way, it’s up to you.

I hope this healthy green juice recipe becomes your new favorite juice combination.

glass of green detox juice with a blue and white striped straw.

Vegetable Juicing Tips

  • You can prep your vegetables for juicing up to 2 days ahead of time. Store your washed and cut vegetables in a covered container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make the juice.
  • Once you have juiced your vegetables, you can store the homemade vegetable juice in a covered jar or pitcher up to 4 days in the refrigerator. But, please note that homemade vegetable juices are best consumed immediately for the most vitamin content, especially vitamin C!
  • You can use other fruit or vegetables in this recipe depending on what you have or what is in season. Try fennel, cilantro, Persian cucumbers, fresh ginger, pears, limes, citrus fruit, green bell peppers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, collard greens, or broccoli.
  • Don’t have a juicer? Try my method for making green juice in a blender. And, don’t miss my list of the best juicer blenders.

Recipe FAQs

What is the best detox juice diet?

There is no one best detox diet for everyone. You should speak with your healthcare provider to develop an appropriate diet for your needs. Most people do not need to do a juice detox to obtain health benefits from juicing.

Try adding 1-2 green juices to your regular diet per day to start. Then, you can increase or decrease your juice intake based on your symptoms. Enjoy your vegetables juices with a balanced diet to meet your nutritional needs. You may also like this article about how juicing can help with bloating.

Do green juices have folic acid?

No, folic acid is a synthetic form of folate found in supplement form or fortified foods. Green juices will contain folate from the vegetables.

Can I juice fresh fruits?

Yes, but fruit juices will raise your blood sugar more than vegetable juices. The best option is to try and juice mostly vegetables, adding the minimal amount of fruits to help your healthy green juice be palatable. Or, you can try a recipe like juicing strawberries which tend to be low in natural sugars.

More Vegetable Juice Recipes You Might Like

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Green Vegetable Detox Juice Recipe

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This Green Vegetable Detox Juice recipe is made with veggies including celery, cucumber, parsley, and leafy greens that are full of antioxidants. This hydrating juice is a great way to start the day!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 ounces

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 celery stalks, from about 1 head of celery
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 kale leaves or 1 handful of baby spinach
  • 1 green apple
  • 1 lime or lemon, skin removed

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop vegetables so they will fit through the tube of a masticating juicer (see the notes below for blender instructions).
  2. Feed in the vegetables through the tube, alternating hard and soft-textured ones to help facilitate the juicing process.
  3. Enjoy immediately or keep the leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  1. Blender Instructions: If you don’t have a juicer, you can use a blender to make the juice. Combine the ingredients with about 1/2 to 1 cup of filtered water in the base of a blender. Blend on high and then strain the juicer through a nut milk bag.
  2. You can prep your vegetables for juicing up to 2 days ahead of time. Store your washed and cut vegetables in a covered container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make the juice.
  3. Once you have juiced your vegetables, you can store the homemade vegetable juice in a covered jar or pitcher up to 4 days in the refrigerator. But, please note that homemade vegetable juices are best consumed immediately for the most vitamin content, especially vitamin C!
  4. You can use other vegetables in this recipe depending on what you have or what is in season. Try fennel, cilantro, Persian cucumbers, pears, limes, bell peppers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, collard greens, or broccoli.
  5. Don’t have a juicer? Try my method for making green juice in a blender. And, don’t miss my list of the best juicer blenders.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 ounces
  • Calories: 42
  • Sugar: 7.2 g
  • Sodium: 20.2 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is a certified holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.

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Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.