If you’ve got a juicer, a juice bar, or a raw restaurant nearby, you’ve probably figured out how to get your hands on nutrient-dense liquid nutrition. But did you know that you can also make juice in your blender? With the help of a nut mylk bag (available at health food stores and online) or even cheese cloth if you’re in a pinch, you can use your plain old blender to make delicious juice. To be fair, I tend to make blended juice in a Vitamix and it’s been awhile since I’ve used a less advanced blender to get the job done, but I have done it, and yes, it does work.
This weekend, while visiting my brother Asher in Los Angeles, he took a few breaks from working on exciting projects at his film studio Pollution Studios to drink juice and hang with me. Here is the technique and recipe we used to make juice together!
Juice In A Blender! (Serves 1-2)
1. Chop all veggies, fruit, greens.
2. Blend allΒ ingredients.
3. Pour smoothie mix into a bowl with a nut mylk bag or cheesecloth. Pictured is a cheesecloth straining system.
4. Remove pulp-filled nut mylk bag or cheese cloth (freeze or immediately use in other recipes, if you’d like!) and pour strained juice into vessels of your choice.
My brother…enjoying fresh juice!
Voila! Enjoy! How do you like to make or get your juice? π
You make the best blender juice, darling! This is a great post!
Thanks, spir junkie goddess Courtney! π
You’re simply the best!
Love to you in Bs As, Mariano! π
thanks, Sarah. I was just looking at the juicer and saying darn, i don’t remember how to put it together and I don’t feel like cleaning it!
thanks for your inspiration that I can live anywhere with my green juice cause I must, must have my green juice!
Aw, glad to hear that, Lori. π
Interesting technique. But I am afraid my $30 blender would choke on that many veggies so I will have to continue to use my Breville. Perhaps I can give it a try – what do I have to lose except my temper?
Ha! What’s funny is that Vitamixes come with Tampers, so I would much prefer to using one of those than losing a temper. But, yes, I really can’t speak to the efficacy of your Breville. Good luck and if no cigar then perhaps it’s time to upgrade to a better blender sometime? You know, just for fun π
Can I have some?! π
yes!
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Hi Sarah! I’ve been enjoying checking out your blog. I am so gonna try this juice made in a blender!! I’ve been thinking about getting a juicer but now I don’t have to. π Where do you get a cheesecloth or nut milk bag?
Hi Laura! Thanks! I recommend getting a nut milk bag online, or at your local health foods store. They’re pretty inexpensive. Good luck!
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why not eat leave the pulp in and enjoy as a smoothie? I’ve heard your body needs the pulp to absorb at the correct rate anyways and I like pulp in stuff…
I’m gonna try it, thanks.
Handsome brother btw !
Hi Jim, thanks for this question! I suggest checking out http://www.courtneypool.com/2012/07/should-you-keep-the-fiber-when-you-cleanse.html
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Sarah, I’m new to juicing but have been vegan awhile.I want to try your blending/straining idea. I have been steady eating processed foods and have meds that contribute to weight…I’m grossly overweight and want to juice. I’ve read all about the sugar blast dangers (I’m 51) so my question is on making mostly veggie juice with a small bit of fruit. Can you suggest recipes please?
Congrats on going vegan! My girlfriend is actually a juicing coach and could totally help you with your health goals and tell you how to do it right (including recipes!). She’s a pro! Check her out here: http://www.courtneypool.com.