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Real Food for Real Life

10 Easy Smoothie and Juice Recipes

  • Writer: Nina Jeanette
    Nina Jeanette
  • Oct 24, 2019
  • 3 min read

If you're looking for simple ways to enjoy more fruits and vegetables, smoothies and juices are a wonderful place to start.


This collection includes some of my favourite combinations that I return to again and again. They're easy to make, full of fresh flavour, and perfect for busy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or whenever you want something refreshing.


One of the things I love most about smoothies and juices is how versatile they are. You can experiment with ingredients, switch things up with the seasons, and discover new favourites along the way.


Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it's simply about blending a few ingredients together and enjoying something fresh and delicious.


Before You Start

For all smoothies and juices:

  • Wash all ingredients thoroughly.

  • Peel ingredients where needed.

  • Cut larger ingredients into smaller pieces.

  • Blend or juice according to your equipment.

  • Enjoy fresh.


Smoothies can be enjoyed on their own or served with homemade granola for a more filling breakfast or snack.


Smoothies


Go Green

A fresh and vibrant green smoothie packed with flavour.

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber

  • 2 stalks celery

  • 2 cm ginger

  • 1 green apple

  • 1 large avocado

  • 1 lime

  • Super greens or moringa powder

  • ¼ tsp Himalayan salt

  • 5 dl filtered water


Coco-Green

Creamy, tropical, and refreshing.

Ingredients

  • 1 handful spinach

  • 1 avocado

  • 1 box pineapple

  • ½ cucumber

  • ½ lime

  • 1 stalk celery

  • 3 dl coconut milk

  • 1 tsp spirulina


Green Booster

A creamy green smoothie made with celery juice as the base.

Ingredients

Juice from:

  • 1 bundle celery

Then add:

  • 1 lime

  • ½ fennel

  • 2 avocados

  • 1 banana

  • 1 green apple

  • 1 tbsp maca

  • 1 tsp moringa

  • ¼ tsp salt


Mango Joy

A wonderfully creamy smoothie with a tropical twist.

Ingredients

Mix together and allow to sit for approximately 1 hour or overnight:

  • 1 can coconut milk

  • 4 tsp chia seeds

Then add:

  • 1 fresh or frozen mango

  • 1 tbsp maca

  • 1 tbsp raw honey or agave

  • ½ lime

Blend until smooth.


Orange Delight

Sweet, creamy, and beautifully colourful.

Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado

  • 2 bananas

  • 1 orange

  • ½ lime

  • 1 handful spinach

  • 1 tbsp maca

  • A pinch of Himalayan salt

  • 0.5 dl filtered water


Juices


Homemade juices are a simple way to enjoy a variety of fresh ingredients.


For all recipes:

  • Wash

  • Peel where needed

  • Cut into suitable pieces

  • Juice according to your juicer's instructions


Nina's Tip

Don't throw away the pulp.


It can be used in homemade veggie burgers, fritters, pancakes, soups, and baking to reduce food waste and add extra texture.


Sweet Detox

Ingredients

  • 1 pack carrots

  • 1 bundle celery

  • 1 handful parsley

  • 1 handful spinach


Virgin Mimosa

Ingredients

  • 1 pack carrots

  • 2 oranges

  • 3 cm ginger


Autumn Sweetness

Ingredients

  • 4 red beets

  • 2 green apples


Fresh & Green

Ingredients

  • 1 bundle celery

  • 2 green apples

  • ½ fennel

  • 1 handful parsley

  • 1 lemon


Sweet Delight

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots

  • 2 medium red beets

  • 2 green apples

  • 2 handfuls spinach

  • ½ lime

  • 2 cm ginger


Cold Season Favourite

Ingredients

  • 3 cm ginger

  • 3 cm horseradish root

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 orange

  • 6 carrots

After juicing, stir in:

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • ¼ tsp black pepper


Real Food for Real Life

There is no perfect smoothie. No perfect juice. No perfect way to eat.


The goal isn't perfection—it's finding simple habits that fit naturally into your life and make healthy eating feel easier.


Whether you try one recipe or all ten, I hope they inspire you to enjoy more fresh ingredients and discover a few new favourites along the way.



Much love,

Nina xoxo


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