Cleansing Smoothie Recipes

I've provided links to many of the savory dishes right in the meal plan on the previous post.   There are scores of macrobiotic recipes online, and in books.  Doing your own research to appeal to personal tastes, and checking out what's fresh at your local farmer's market, is a great way to get inspired to detox and not feel like you'll be deprived.  Here I've included some good options for the breakfast smoothie or afternoon snack.  For a juice fast you can follow any of these recipes, excluding the Strength + Chai Smoothies.  Substitute any soy milk with water, and juice or strain all.  Note that if you're using a juicer you can skip all the chopping and grating.  All quantities listed are 1 serving.

Detox Smoothie

1 Tbsp. ginger, peeled + chopped
1 medium beet, scrubbed + grated
2 medium carrots, scrubbed + grated
1 granny smith apple, cored + chopped
1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Or better yet, stick it all in your food processor first, before placing in the blender. Or use a juicer. Strain if desired (but the pulp does give you fiber and helps fill you up).

Berry Power Blast Smoothie

1 cup frozen berries (boysenberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
1 medium oranges, peeled + chopped
1/2 cup chopped spinach (optional)
1 cup soy milk, raw almond milk, or water
1 Tablespoon Maca powder

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Strength Smoothie

1 medium oranges, peeled + chopped
10 whole, sprouted almonds
1/2 small sweet potato, baked + coarsely chopped
1 medium apple, cored + chopped
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon Maca powder

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Mighty Green Smoothie

1/2 cucumber, peeled + chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium apple, cored + chopped
3 kale leaves, chopped
1/2 cup sunflower sprouts or handful broccoli
Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

 Liver Cleanse Smoothie

1 grapefruit, peeled + chopped
1 granny smith apple, cored + chopped
1 Tbsp. flax oil
Pinch Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
Pinch cayenne
1/2 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

DandeLion Smoothie

1/2 cup frozen cranberries
1 medium oranges, peeled + chopped
2 cups chopped dandelion greens
1Tbsp. ginger, peeled + chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime, or to taste
1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Avojito Smoothie

1 avocado
1 medium oranges, peeled + chopped
1 cucumber, peeled + chopped
12 mint leaves
Juice of 1/2 lime, or to taste
1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Rising Tiger Smoothie

2 cups bok choy, chopped
1 medium carrot, scrubbed + grated
4" length of daikon, peeled + chopped
1Tbsp. ginger, peeled + chopped
Pinch Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Butternut Squash Chai Smoothie

1 cup butternut squash purée (or pumpkin)
4 dates, pitted (soaked if they are very dry)
1 cup soy milk, raw almond milk, or water
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger, peeled + chopped
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch of ground pepper

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Serve topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or nutmeg, and enjoy! 

Cha-Cha Chia Shot
Will give you a jolt of omega-3, protein, antioxidants and fiber.  Great for curbing hunger. 

 2 tsp. chia seeds (soaked overnight in refrigerator)
1/4 cup coconut water

Mix, pour into a shot glass, and enjoy.