This fresh basil apple lime juice is very refreshing and full of health benefits. The tartness of the lime balances the sweetness of the apples.
I don’t know about you, but I’m still feeling really stuffed from the holidays. Getting back into my work and exercise routine has been slow moving, to say the least. At times it has been downright painful. Since returning home I’ve been watching my processed sugar and gluten intake to try and detox from all of the heavy food I consumed for 11 days straight. I’ve also dusted off my juicer. A glass of fresh juice can do wonders when I’m feeling rough around the edges.
This basil apple lime juice is very refreshing and full of health benefits. Basil contains antioxidants, can improve digestion and aid in stress relief. Lime juice is a great source of Vitamin C. Apples are believed to have cancer fighting properties. I feel almost like new after enjoying a glass!
Almost.
Basil Apple Lime Juice
Ingredients
- 2.5 ounces fresh basil, both leaves and stems
- 1/2 lime, peeled (you can leave the peel on if using organic limes)
- 2 sweet apples such as Gala, cored
Instructions
- Wash all of your produce.
- Quarter the apples so the pieces will fit through in your juicer.
- Wrap pieces of the basil around the fruit and juice everything into a glass.
- Serve immediately!
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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This looks fantastic, thanks for sharing!
Delicious! And your photograph seems to bring the vigor right out! Do you ever use wheatgrass in your juices? I like the idea of using basil. I have never tried this before. I must at once. Thank you. To your health!
That is a very interesting flavour combination. Lemon+mint, apple+mint, lemon+apple: all tried and tested, but the basil should give it an intense flavour. I should try this! Would red apples be ok?
I don’t see why not. Just pick sweet apples over tart ones.
Uff! This is made in heaven! I’m always chasing after that combination of flavors. Thanks for posting!
I feel new just looking at that. Anything with lime in it is a winner.
It´s not basil time here right now, but when it is I´m over run with it and there´s only so much pesto a girl can make. I will have to tuck this away and wait for summer to enjoy it – can´t wait!
sounds really tasty! I’ll have to try that combo sometime.
That looks heavenly… So nice and refreshing – no pun intended – to have something green, healthy and yummy after the excess of the holidays…
Also, loving the idea of mixing apples and basil – sounds like a really appealing combination
I’ve never tried apple & basil but it looks lovely. The green on that blue is so bright and refreshing, you’ve really sold it to me!!
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This looks so refreshing. I don’t have a juicer but am thinking of getting one to hop on the juice bandwagon. Any juicer in particular you’d recommend?
I have a really old juicer that isn’t made anymore. I’ve heard good things about the Breville juicers.
That sounds like a delicious combination of flavors! Like you, I’ve felt drawn to lighter fare lately. I’m having fresh juices, smoothies, and more raw salads. It feels good!
I never would have thought that basil, apple and lime would make a good drink! This seems really good!