The WW Fresh Celery Green Detox Drink is refreshing and has 50 kcal per serving. Takes ten minutes to prepare this drink. Serve it at events, lunches, feasts, occasions, festivals, breakfast, get-togethers, or functions. It contains celery, cucumber, spinach, green apple, lemon juice, ginger, cold water, mint leaves, and ice cubes. We may pair this drink with whole wheat toast, grilled chicken salad, avocado toast, carrot sticks, quinoa salad, egg white omelet, grilled fish, roasted chickpeas, garden salad, vegetable soup, or turkey wrap. You may keep this WW Fresh Celery Green Detox Drink in the refrigerator for one day.
STATS:
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Cooking Time: Nil
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Course: Drinks
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Blender
- Measuring spoons
- Fine mesh strainer
- Knife
- Serving glasses
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- Two cups chopped celery
- 1 cup spinach
- Half medium chopped green apple
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Half tsp grated ginger
- 1 cup cold water
- Half cup ice cubes
- 4-5 mint leaves
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CELERY:
- This is the main component that gives a fresh taste in the drink. It provides low calories and makes the drink refreshing. You may use bok choy as per your preference.
CUCUMBER:
- It makes the drink cool and refreshing. Cucumber gives hydration as well. You may use zucchini, bottle gourd, or more celery as another choice.
SPINACH:
- Spinach gives vibrant green color & mild leafy taste. It blends well with other components. You may use Swiss chard as a substitute.
GREEN APPLE:
- Apples give a sweet & tart taste that maintains the vegetables without including extra sugar. You may use pear, kiwi, or green grapes as another idea.
MINT LEAVES:
- These leaves include a refreshing taste to the drink that pairs well with cucumber and lemon. You may use fresh basil as per your choice.
LEMON JUICE:
- It gives brightness that maintains the sweet taste of apples. Lemon juice helps the apples stay fresh and keeps them from turning brown. You may use fresh lime juice as an alternative.
GINGER:
- Ginger gives warmth and a spicy taste that makes the vegetables taste better. You may use fresh turmeric or exclude ginger as per your choice.
COLD WATER:
- We will include cold water to blend all the ingredients properly. It makes the drink light and refreshing. You may use coconut water as a substitute.
ICE CUBES:
- These cubes make the drink extra cold and refreshing. You may use frozen cucumber slices or chilled ingredients as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, wash all the vegetables, fruit, and herbs properly.
- Chop the celery, cucumber, apple, and spinach in smaller pieces.
- Include lemon juice, water, mint leaves, apple, celery, spinach, ginger,
- & cucumber in the blender.
- Make the smooth mixture by blending the ingredients well.
- Then add ice cubes and blend for 30 seconds.
- Strain the liquid for a smoother drink and pour into the serving glasses.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Whole Wheat Toast
- Avocado Toast
- Greek Yogurt
- Cottage Cheese
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
LUNCH:
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Turkey Wrap
- Veggie Sandwich
- Quinoa Salad
- Chickpea Salad
SNACKS:
- Apple Slices
- Mixed Berries
- Carrot Sticks
- Celery with Light Cream Cheese
- Roasted Chickpeas
MEALS:
- Grilled Fish
- Baked Chicken Breast
- Vegetable Soup
- Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- Egg White Omelet
SIDE DISHES:
- Fruit Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Salad
- Garden Salad
- Steamed Vegetables
TIPS:
- Include cold ingredients to get the freshest flavor in the recipe.
- To get the smoothest texture blend the components for one minute.
- Serve this drink after blending so it gives the best taste and color.
- Adjust lemon juice to make it as tangy as per your choice.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the drink in the jar for one day.
FREEZER:
- Include this drink in the ice cubes and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Is frozen spinach a good choice for this recipe?
- Yes, you may use it as well, as per your choice.
Can I prepare this drink for Weight Watchers?
- Yes, it has low calories and is a good choice for the WW diet.
Is straining this drink important?
- No, keep the pulp to include more fiber and make the drink more filling.
Can I make this drink early?
- Yes, you may refrigerate it for one day, but fresh juice gives better results.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 50 kcal
Net Carbs: 8 g
Iron: 1.2 milligrams
Total Carbs: 10 g
Vitamin A: 2,850 IU
Fiber: 2 grams
Calcium: 55 mg
Protein: 2 grams
Sodium: 145 mg
Potassium: 460 milligrams
Weight Watchers Points: 1 Point