🥤 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Blend Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Dietary Badges
✅ Detox-Friendly | ✅ Vegan | ✅ Gluten-Free | ✅ Low-Calorie
Ingredients (Checklist)
- Ice (optional)
- Cucumber, peeled & chopped
- Fresh ginger, peeled
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves
- Unsweetened cranberry juice (100%)
- Water or coconut water (optional)
- Apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Add cucumber, ginger, lemon juice, mint leaves, cranberry juice, and water to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Strain if you prefer a lighter juice.
- Pour over ice. Stir in apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Garnish with fresh mint or a lemon slice and enjoy chilled!
Notes:
- Adjust ginger for spice level.
- Coconut water adds natural sweetness.
- Drink fresh for maximum nutrients.
✨ Introduction
This Flat Belly Detox Juice is light, refreshing, and packed with ingredients known to support digestion, hydration, and bloating relief. Made with cucumber, lemon, ginger, and cranberry juice, it’s a quick blend-and-sip drink that works great as a morning metabolism booster or mid-day reset.
🥄 Step-by-Step Guide
1. Prep Ingredients
- Peel and chop cucumber and ginger.
- Juice a fresh lemon.
- Wash mint leaves.
2. Blend Base
- Combine cucumber, ginger, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and water (or coconut water).
- Blend until smooth.
3. Optional Add-Ins
- Stir in apple cider vinegar for an extra detox boost.
- Add ice if serving immediately.
4. Serve & Enjoy
- Pour into glasses, garnish with mint, and sip fresh.
🥒 Ingredient Insights & Substitutions
- Cucumber: Hydrating and cooling, reduces water retention.
- Ginger: Aids digestion and helps fight inflammation.
- Lemon Juice: Adds vitamin C and supports cleansing.
- Mint: Refreshes and calms the stomach.
- Cranberry Juice: 100% juice only—supports urinary and digestive health.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Optional, helps with digestion and metabolism.
- Water vs. Coconut Water: Use filtered water for lightness or coconut water for natural electrolytes.
🌟 Variations & Serving Ideas
- Green Detox Boost: Add a handful of spinach or kale.
- Spicy Kick: Sprinkle cayenne pepper for metabolism support.
- Sweet Touch: Blend with half a green apple for natural sweetness.
- Refreshing Twist: Use sparkling water instead of still.
🥡 Storage & Make-Ahead
- Fridge: Store in a sealed glass jar for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
- Freezer: Freeze in ice cube trays; blend with water later.
- Best consumed fresh for maximum benefits.
📊 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: ~40
- Carbs: 9g
- Sugar: 6g (natural)
- Fiber: 1g
- Vitamin C: 20% DV
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I drink this every day?
A: Yes—1 glass daily is safe for most people.
Q: Do I have to strain it?
A: No—keeping the pulp boosts fiber and satiety.
Q: Can I swap cranberry juice?
A: Yes, use pomegranate or beet juice, but stick to unsweetened.
Q: Will this help with weight loss?
A: It won’t replace a healthy diet, but it supports hydration, digestion, and bloating reduction.
💌 Final Notes
This Flat Belly Detox Juice is a quick, natural way to refresh your body and feel lighter without complicated ingredients. Perfect for mornings, post-workout hydration, or anytime you need a clean energy boost.
