A Holiday Must: {Elf Juice}

Posted: November 27, 2012

The Holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes a full range of emotions, especially when it comes to eating, weight, and guilt. I am so excited that the #elf4health holiday challenge started yesterday and that above all else, I am going to at least be mindful of my health during this season.  And I'll have an elf buddy to help motivate me and keep me accountable.  Perfect! FOR ME, I find it's easier for me to focus and lose consistent weight when I cut out dairy....milk, cheese, and yogurt...sooooooooo for the next 6 weeks or so I'll be going dairy-free. But as you know, Chobani has a special place in my heart and tummy, so I'll be reintroducing it back into my diet come January. I'll also be juicing more veggies, eating smaller portions, and limiting sugar.

Introducing Elf Juice:

This green beauty is a Holiday "Must"!! So cute, so yummy, so healthy. Serve it at your upcoming holiday party with an "Elf Juice" placard, to your family whilst decorating the house, or to Santa's elves alongside the traditional milk and cookies.

Filled with broccoli, spinach, kale, swiss chard, green bell pepper, granny smith apples, and lime... you will be shocked at how sweet and smooth this juice really is! 

Having this green juice every once in awhile during the Holiday season will keep your body feeling fresh, light, and cleansed.

Other Holiday favorites:

Elf Juice

Description

A Holiday MUST: Elf Juice // @noshandnourish

Ingredients

2  
Heads of Broccoli
4 cups
Spinach, Chard, Kale (equal mix or all of one kind)
1  
Green Bell Pepper
2  
Granny Smith Apples
1  
Lime (peeled)

Instructions

  1. Chop everything into large chunks that will fit into the juicer's chute.
  2. Juice all ingredients.
  3. Serve in small 8 ounce glasses.

Yields 32 Ounces

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Comments

Submitted by Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean - November 27, 2012 - 6:23am

broccoli in juice?! i don't know if i'm that brave!

Submitted by kelly - November 27, 2012 - 9:36am

Lindsay- as I said, it is surprisingly sweet and smooth. I am honestly still in disbelief myself that it was so good even with 2 heads of broccoli, kale, spinach, green pepper, etc... All the more reason to whip some up and drink it!!!
Submitted by Angela - November 27, 2012 - 9:40am

If I don't have a juicer, can I still make this in my blender? Thank you so much for posting! I have been meaning to up my iron intake and drinking my spinach is a perfect option!!

Submitted by kelly - November 27, 2012 - 9:42am

You could "try"... but, I doubt it would be very good blended... as the broccoli "pulp" has such a strong flavor/smell. When I first started juicing, I bought a $29.99 juicer from Walmart (Black and Decker). It was better than nothing and I used it almost daily for a month. Once I knew it was a habit I would be continuing, I upgraded to my Breville Compact Juice Fountain, that was on sale at Amazon for $99.
Submitted by Angela - November 27, 2012 - 5:53pm

You're right... brocolli pulp doesn't sound all that appealing!! :(

Submitted by Jacki - November 27, 2012 - 10:33am

I have cut dairy from my diet for a number of reasons, and I am having major withdrawal from my beloved Chobani. I may just have to ignore the dairy rule once a day to get in my blood orange or pineapple Chobani. Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try it.

Submitted by elle - November 27, 2012 - 11:28am

Elf. Juice sounds delish...I will try it

Submitted by Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? - November 27, 2012 - 6:19pm

I knew I should've asked for a juicer for Christmas! This sounds yummy. I like the premade green juices, but not their price tag, so this is right up my alley.

Submitted by kelly - November 30, 2012 - 3:12pm

I started juicing with a cheap Black and Decker juicer from Walmart! It was only $29. Then, when Dear Hubby saw I was serious about this whole juicing "thing" he bought me a nice Breville for my birthday. I got the compact juice fountain by Breville, and at the time it was on sale at Amazon for only $99 (instead of the regular $179). I bet they'll have a deal at Christmas too, so you could add it to your list :)
Submitted by Mary @ Fit and Fed - November 30, 2012 - 1:25am

It's an appealing color unlike a lot of green smoothies, and the sequins and ornaments look great with it in your photo! Talk about healthy holidays, I think you've got that handled!

Submitted by kelly - November 30, 2012 - 3:14pm

I agree, the green color was very vibrant!! I was tempted to use an orange bell pepper, rather than green, since that's what I normally juice. But I didn't want it messing up the green color so I used a green pepper. And it tasted wonderful too!!!
Submitted by Mom-to-mom - November 30, 2012 - 9:32pm

Just made this tonight and it is yummy! Keep the new juicing recipes coming!

Submitted by Megan - December 3, 2012 - 12:24pm

Elf juice sounds like it would be really yummy, if I can get up the nerve to juice broccoli! I love kale too, and I'm always looking for new recipes to try it! Let me suggest rinsing your veggies and fruits with Kangen water! Since I've joined the Kangen team, I've been using it for EVERYTHING and when I rinse food with it, I find the food has a ton more flavor!

Submitted by Stephanie T - December 4, 2012 - 6:11pm

Made the Elf Juice this evening and it is very good. Surprisingly sweet like you said. I will be adding this to my list of approved juices! Thanks again!

Submitted by Shelmax - December 8, 2012 - 9:50pm

I just got a juicer! I am eager to try it.

Submitted by Ilse - April 7, 2013 - 6:39pm

Hi Kelly, thank you so much for this recipe. Have been juicing on and off for some years now but never succeeded to have my youngest vegetable hating nine year old drink any other than banana smoothies without greens but today! He drank two glasses! I am so happy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Submitted by kelly - April 9, 2013 - 9:44am

You're so welcome!! I'm so glad that your 9 yr old loved it :) That's so awesome!

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