Whether you’re looking for a booster to your energy and vitality for the new year, or just every once in a while, these detox recipes are sure to meet with your taste buds approval. Enjoy.
1. Green Super Detox Smoothie
Could we fit any more green veggies and goodness into this smoothie? Detox away friends. If this one is a bit too ‘veggie’ for you, try the sweeter fruit detoxifier recipe below.
Ingredients
- 3 carrots
- 3 kale leaves
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 beets
- 1 turnip
- ½ bunch of spinach
- ½ cabbage
- ½ bunch of parsley
- ½ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
Method
- Simply combine everything into a blender, and blend until nice and creamy smooth.
2. Cranberry Quinoa Salad
People often think of juices or smoothies for detox, but there are plenty of delicious platefuls you can make too. Such as this tasty salad that some will find far more satisfying than drinking a smoothie. This should serve 2 hungry people.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 scallions
- 2 cups green, e.g. spinach and kale
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/8 cup pine nuts
- 2 tsp miso paste
- 1/2 tsp honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt & pepper to your taste
Method
- Rinse and cook your quinoa until light and fluffy.
- Combine all your dressing ingredients together into a blender, and process them until they are smooth. If it looks a bit thick then just add a little more water – if too runny add a few more nuts.
- Chop your scallions and greens, then add them together with the cranberries to a large serving bowl.
- Give everything a quick mix. When you’re ready to serve, pour over the dressing, and mix again. Service and enjoy right away.
3. Fruit Detoxifier Smoothie
If you found the vegetable detox smoothie above a bit too ‘green’ or a bit too savoury for your taste buds, then this much sweeter fruit based recipe should fit the bill.
Ingredients
- 8 oz orange juice
- 4 oz water
- ½ cup banana
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup yogurt
- small chunk ginger
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp flax oil
- 1 tbsp lecithin granules
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp spirulina powder
Method
- Simply place everything listed in a blender (or use a stick blender) and blast until smoothe and delicious. Drink fresh and enjoy.
4. Fresh Cleansing Water Melon Salad
There aren’t many ingredients that give a more refreshing and cleansing feel than fresh watermelon. So let’s combine one into a salad and turn it into a fantastic light nutritious detox meal.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite sized chunks
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 6 fresh strawberries, chopped
- 3 generous cups fresh baby mixed greens
For the Dressing:
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp mustard (dijon is good)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp flaxseed oil (optional)
- salt & pepper to your taste
Method
- Add your fruits to a large serving bowl, plus the mixed greens. The greens should be quite small if you managed to get baby leaves, but you can always chop them if they seem too large.
- Combine all your dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk.
- When ready to serve – trickle your dressing over the salad and toss to combine.