The Daily Plate

Morning Celery Juice

The cleanest ritual in the juice world: one bunch of celery, juiced fresh and drunk on an empty stomach. Simple, hydrating, and ready in 10 minutes — no powders, no fuss. Easing into green drinks? My overnight oats make a gentle, filling follow-up breakfast.

Tall glasses of bright green celery juice with fresh celery stalks bundled beside them on a dark table
Prep time10 min
Cook timeNone
Total10 min
Yield2 servings
CuisineAmerican
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🧺Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch celery (10-12 stalks)
  • 1/2 lemon, peeled (optional)
  • 1 green apple, cored (optional, for beginners)
  • 1 cup cold water (blender method only)
  • Ice (optional)
  • 1 cucumber, chopped (optional, for a milder juice)
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled (optional)
  • Fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

  1. Prep. Wash the celery thoroughly and trim the base and any browned tops. Cut into pieces that fit your juicer or blender.
  2. Juicer method. Feed the celery through the juicer (add the lemon, apple, cucumber, or ginger first if using). Stir and pour.
  3. Blender method. Blend the celery (plus cucumber and ginger if using) with the water on high for 60-90 seconds until pulverized. Strain through a nut milk bag, squeezing firmly to extract every drop.
  4. Strain again (optional). For the silkiest juice, pour through the fine-mesh sieve a second time - especially worth it for the blender method.
  5. Drink fresh. Drink on an empty stomach, ideally within 15-30 minutes of juicing, for the classic ritual. Then wait 15-30 minutes before breakfast.

🌿 Ritual notes

Plain is the point of the ritual — the lemon and apple are training wheels for beginners, not the tradition. Organic celery is worth it here since it's the entire ingredient list. Drink it fresh; celery juice oxidizes quickly and the flavor dulls within hours. One large bunch makes about 16 ounces — the classic daily amount.

❓Common questions

What are the benefits of celery juice?

It's hydrating, rich in vitamin K and antioxidants, and very low in calories. Many people find the morning ritual helps them start the day intentionally — the rest is personal experience, not medical advice.

Can I make it in a blender?

Yes — blend with water and strain through a nut milk bag. It's a bit more work than a juicer but the result is the same bright juice.

Can I add cucumber or ginger?

You can, but then it's a green juice, not the celery juice ritual. If the plain taste is tough, start with half an apple and wean off.

How much should I drink?

The classic ritual is 16 ounces (one large bunch) on an empty stomach each morning. Start with 8 ounces if you're new to it.

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