Vegetable and Fruit Juicing Recipes In The Omega 8007 Juicer

Warning: There is nothing real estate related in this post outside of possibly needing a back yard to grow your garden!

I wanted to write this post about juicing for a few reasons. First, this is a great way for me to find my own recipes and add to them down the road. I do reference my own posts from time to time. The second reason is I’m really excited about juicing and eating healthier and anyone that happens to find this post, I hope they take a great recipe away with them. Not only does drinking a nutrient-rich glass of life feel great, so does sharing it! And the third reason is I saw that Juliet Easton just ordered her fancy, shmancy Omega juicer and Mr. Ben Perry who is also a serious juicer asked me to share some juicing recipes. Those are great reasons to write about another passion of mine… juicing!

There is a LOT of information out there about juicing and the benefits of juicing daily. I could probably write a completely separate blog about the topic. Not to mention growing your own garden, sprouting, growing wheat-grass, choosing organic, composting, juice pulp recipes and more. Seriously, there are hundreds of posts I could write about the subject. This little post is going to strictly be about recipes and great combinations of fruits and vegetables. Whether you’re just starting or experienced, having at least one power-packed juice a day is extremely healthy and beneficial. I won’t go into my detox or daily routine because like I said, I could go on about it for days, but please share your recipes, ideas and thoughts in the comments below. I love learning about new combinations, health benefits and all things juicing!

The juicer I use is the Omega 8007, cold press, slow masticating,  juicer. I use this one because it’s really great for greens, It’s the only one to use for wheat-grass, it doesn’t heat the produce, it extracts more juice than the vertical ones, it’s super easy to clean, fits perfectly under my cabinet and it doesn’t create a lot of foam. Oh, and you can make sorbet, nut milks, pasta, nut-butters and more with this thing. I can’t say enough!

When it comes to my juice recipes I don’t measure! I know most will have amounts of items, but I have found that sizes vary, availability varies, etc. I sometimes forget what goes well with what and I don’t always have every single ingredient. Things like fennel, dill, cabbage or cauliflower sometimes throws me off. I will typically just wing it with what I have fresh daily. I don’t really go by specific amounts of each. I kind of just go in order from the main, prominent ingredient being the first thing on the list and all others become less and less down the list. There’s times where I make a huge batch at once for everyone, too. I don’t always have two fennel bulbs, maybe I only have one. Sometimes I just have one grapefruit left, etc. So my recipes don’t have amounts, just the produce in order from the most to the least. As long as you use the items together in order of importance it makes a great drink. You really can’t go wrong.

Another thing to mention, when I’m starting to gather up my ingredients, I typically fill an entire Pyrex, glass 9×13 pan. When I say fill I mean everything is piled and almost falling out. That typically gets me four 16-oz juices. (Except for wheat-grass. That’s just a few ounces.) All ingredients will yield different amounts of juice. When I’m doing a pineapple recipe, I will get a lot more juice, naturally. I like to use 16-oz. mason jar mugs with lids. They’re my favorite. They have a handle and of course you have to shake well before each drink due to settling so the lid is a must. I bought a ton of them at Marc’s, about a dollar each. I like glass because it can be sanitized, (juices do stain and the residue can be a pain to clean) I do have plastic bottles I will use if I’m heading out. BPA-free of course. I told you I could go on for days… There are just so many things to write about. So, here are my favorite recipes and I’d love to know yours!

Morning recipes: I also use most of these for dessert recipes, too.

2-4 oz. Wheat-grass

Coconut water

(This one is every morning) Replaced my coffee!

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Pineapple

Fennel

Celery

Zucchini (optional)

Cucumber

One Lime or lemon peeled

(One of my all-time favorites)

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Rutabega

Beets

Grapefruit

(Can also replace your coffee!)

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Apples

Pineapple

Carrot

Celery

Beat

Ginger

Honey or sugar optional

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Pomegranate

Carrots

Pears

Apple

(This one should be poured in a heart-shaped glass)

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Cantaloupe

Honey Dew

(This is so amazing. I don’t use the filter and leave the small pulp in. It’s like my new cake)

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Carrots

Beets

Oranges

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Grapes

Blueberries

Mint

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Watermelon

Blueberries

Chard or Kale

(Or just straight watermelon juice in the summer)

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Beets

Pears

Cucumber

Ginger

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Lunch/Anytime Drinks/Meals

Carrots

Apples

Ginger

(The beginner classic. Can’t go wrong with the original.)

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Grapefruits

Lemons

Oranges

Lime

Tumeric

Ginger

Cayenne or Habanero (Optional but recommended)

(This one is a great detox/metabolism booster/blood cleaner/cellulite fighter. Not that anyone has that, IJS)

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Carrots

Beets

Kale

Apples

Ginger

(A go-to favorite)

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Celery

Beets

Carrots

Oranges

Lemons

Handful of Basil

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Peaches or Pears

Sweet Potato

Apple

Blueberries

Dash of cinnamon

(Yep, it’s a pie in a glass)

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Apple

Cucumber

Kale

Parsley

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Spinach

Celery

Kale

Apples

Cucumber

Lemons

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Pineapple

Green Apple

Lime

1/2 Jalapeno

Handful of Cilantro

(Fiesta)

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Pineapple

Yellow Bell Pepper

Lemon

Ginger

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Spinach

Cucumber

Celery

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Pineapple

Cilantro

(Wow)

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Carrots

Pear

Fennel

Spinach

Lemon

Ginger

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Bok Choy

Carrots

Beet

Celery

Apple

Lemon

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Parsley

Green Apple

Cucumber

Celery

Lemon

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Chard/Spinach or Kale

Beets

Celery

Lemons

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Carrots

Orange Bell Pepper

Broccoli

Lime

Mint

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Carrot

Dill

Parsley

Fill up the 9×13, equal parts of each

(Also really love this one)

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Cauliflower

Cucumber

Apple

Cilantro

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Celery

Carrot

Cucumber

Red Cabbage

Beet

Apple

Spinach

Lemon

Ginger

(Such a wonderful glass of life)

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Savory, Dinner Time Drinks

Carrots

Pears

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Kale

Half Lemon or Lime

(Sounds weird, but it’s a GREAT combo!)

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Tomatoes

Carrots

Red Bell Pepper

Cucumber

Red Onion or Leek

Tobasco splash

Salt & Pepper

(A REAL V-8)

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Tomatoes

Celery

Romaine Lettuce

Chard or Spinach

Parsley

Tobasco Splash (or piece of Habanero)

Salt & Pepper

(Another V-8 version. With these, I will use up extra greens that have to be juiced up. Can’t fail with this one.)

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A relaxing, soothing before bed drink is lettuce/Romaine and apple.

More to come as I find new ideas, combinations and great tasting juices! So there ya go, Juliet and Ben. Would love to try your favorite recipes…

** I had great photos for this post, but for some reason my WordPress file is acting up. Apologies…