This easy Celery Juice recipe is crisp, fresh, and refreshing-here's how to make it at home with a juicer or blender in just minutes. Video.
Imagination is the highest form of research. ~Albert Einstein
I first got curious about celery juice when I noticed organic celery flying off the shelves in California-everyone seemed to be juicing it! Naturally, I had to give it a try.
For a few weeks, I started my mornings with a glass of fresh celery juice and quickly grew to love its clean, refreshing flavor. These days, I don't drink it every morning, but I still enjoy it from time to time.
Here I'll show you how to make celery juice at home, with or without a juicer, along with a few simple tips for the best flavor. I also share my experience after drinking it for two straight weeks, below!
What you will need to make Celery Juice
- Celery: one bunch of celery, preferably organic, leaves and stalks.
- Optional additions: Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice or lime, or juice cucumber or other vegetables, like carrots or green apple, especially if new to celery juice or not in love with the flavor. Optimally, you want to get to the point where you can enjoy it straight, but there are no rules here.
How to Make Celery Juice in a Juicer (instructions)
- Use 1 bunch of organic celery, cutting off the base to separate the stalks. Wash them in clean water to remove any debris.
- Feed the celery through your juicer. Feel free to save the celery fiber to add to soups, baked goods, etc.
- Drink immediately!
How to make Celery Juice in a Blender (instructions)
- Use 1 bunch of organic celery and cut off the base to separate the stalks. Wash them in clean water to remove any debris.
- Chop the celery stalks into 1-inch pieces and place them in the blender.
- Add 1/4 cup of purified water and put the lid on the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Place a cheesecloth over a fine-mesh strainer, or use a clean nut milk bag over the mouth of a pitcher or bowl, and strain the celery puree. Squeeze the celery juice through the cloth.
- Drink immediately, or feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in sealed mason jar the fridge.
Is Celery Juice Healthy?
Celery juice can be a refreshing way to enjoy celery and provides naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. Celery is also mostly water, making the juice naturally hydrating.
Celery contains antioxidants and plant compounds such as flavonoids, and research continues to explore their potential health effects. Some research on celery and celery preparations has shown promising results for certain cardiometabolic markers, but research specifically on celery juice is still limited.
One thing to keep in mind: juicing removes much of the fiber found in whole celery. I think of celery juice simply as another way to enjoy this vegetable-not as a cure-all.
Celery Juice Tips
- Make enough for two days and store the extra in the fridge, letting it come to room temperature before drinking. Less clean up this way!
- If celery juice tastes bitter or unappealing to you, feel free to add other veggies to the juicer, to dilute the flavor. Cucumber and apple are nice. Or a squeeze of lemon.
- If you are new to juicing or celery juice, start off conservatively with celery juice, try ¼-½ cup, and see how your tummy feels, refrigerating the rest.
My Experience with Celery Juice
When I first started making celery juice, I drank it regularly for a couple of weeks simply to see how I felt. I'm not a fan of extreme juice cleanses or quick fixes-I was just curious about incorporating it into my routine and paying attention to my own experience.
Personally, I enjoyed how I felt when drinking it. I noticed less bloating, my digestion seemed better, and I felt refreshed and hydrated. Most importantly, I genuinely loved the fresh, slightly salty flavor.
These days, I don't drink celery juice every morning, but I still make it occasionally because I enjoy it. Everyone responds to foods differently, so I think of this simply as my own experience rather than something everyone should expect.
Best bet: just try it. It may or may not be for you. Read the comments below and see if anything resonates. People have experienced benefits from drinking this, but we are all different.
How to Store Celery Juice
Fresh is best! For the freshest flavor, enjoy celery juice soon after making it.
Store leftover juice in a tightly sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Fill the jar as close to the top as possible to minimize air exposure, and give it a good shake before drinking-it's normal for the juice to separate. It tastes best when it’s freshest.
I hope you love celery juice as much as I have! If Celery Juice is calling you, just try it! See how you feel. If your body feels good after drinking it, then perhaps it will benefit you. If you feel any discomfort or no effect, perhaps it is not for you!
You’ll never know unless you try it and experience it for yourself. If it doesn’t interest you, it may not be right for you, or you just don’t need it. We intuitively know what we need to feel our best! xoxo Sylvia
Watch How to make Celery Juice (Blender & Juicer)
Some Favorite Celery Recipes
Other Drinks you’ll enjoy!
- How to Make a Switchel! (Apple Cider Vinegar Water)
- Jamu Juice (Turmeric Ginger Juice from Bali for inflammation)
- Ayurvedic Detox Tea (to drink throughout the day)
- Turmeric Tonic!
- Moroccan Sore Throat Tea
- Turmeric Golden Root Juice
- 50+ Drink Recipes!
Description
This easy Celery Juice recipe is fresh, crisp, and refreshing! Learn how to make celery juice at home with or without a juicer, plus simple tips for the best flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch organic celery ( see notes)
Instructions
How to Make Celery Juice in a Juicer
- Use 1 bunch of organic celery, cutting off the base to separate the stalks
- Wash them in clean water to remove any debris
- Feed the celery through your juicer.
- Drink immediately.
- Feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in a sealed mason jar the fridge.
How to make Clery Juice in a Blender
- Use 1 bunch of organic celery and cut off the base to separate the stalks
- Wash them in clean water to remove any debris
- Chop the celery stalks into 1 inch pieces and place them in the blender.
- Add 1/4 cup of purified water and put the lid on the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Place a clean nut milk bag over the mouth of a pitcher or bowl and pour the blended celery through the nut milk bag. Use your hands to squeeze the celery juice through the bag.
- Drink immediately, or feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in sealed mason jar the fridge.
Notes
If you can’t get organic celery- make sure to wash non-organic celery stocks really well.
Yes, of course you can add other things to celery juice- ginger, lemon, parsley, cilantro- but it is suggested that it works best taken alone. You decide.
Drink it fresh first thing in the morning and wait 30 minutes before drinking anything else.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 323.2 mg
- Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Thanks for this great information!
I have been drinking one bunch of celery on an empty stomach first thing in the morning for one week, and my blood pressure has reduced UNBELIEVABLY ! Im going to continue as I have low hydrochoric acid and its helps regarding bloating and digestion too. Who knew? !!
Wow Anita! Great to hear!
I’m planning to try recipe blender style tomorrow and wondering is there any reason why one shouldn’t or wouldn’t want to drink in the whole blended celery rather than run it through a nut bag to get the juice?
To get the quantity of juice you need, you’d have to consume the whole head of celery.
You put it through the nut bag to strain it, so that you are not consuming all the fibre which is harder to digest. I’d think about it like- if you consume it all it’s a food where as straining it you’re only consuming liquid and nutrients. 🙂
Thanks Ellen. 😉
Will celery juicing help me to lose weight?
Probably not, but it may help you digest other foods more efficiently?
Great article.
Just wanted to ask is there less calories if you juice instead of blending. Which would you recommend?
I’m not sure. I think it would be about the same.
You may not be getting all the fiber out of the juice. Be sure to strain it! The exact thing happened to me when I tried to make it without a juicer.
Do you have a reference to research paper for all these health benefit claims of Celery Juice?
There are links all throughout the post referring to research. Click on them and they will take you there. 😉
In the nutrition facts, is that one glass or one stalk? could you clarify the serving? Thank you!
One glass.
thanks
Thanks for sharing! Choosing the right kind of water filter is important. It is good for the health and a good way to conserve water. Also, having a water filtration machine at home can help improve the water quality. I recommend Puronics water treatment and filtration systems.
hi i ended up eating broccoli and eggs first thing instead of the celery juice should i wait until the next day to drink it on an empty stomach
Yes, drink on an empty stomach. 🙂
Thanks for all of the great tips! I just got a juicer so I am excited about using it for celery juice. One thing I have noticed in a good deal of the juicing advice on other blogs as well as this one is that organic is recommended. This implies that organic produce doesn’t have any pesticides which, in fact, it does. I think in order for people to make the best choices for themselves they need to be given the facts from both sides. Just a thought. Thanks again for your tips!
I was looking into what I can do in a natural and healthy way to heal my liver. I came across your blog and is so thankful. I’m heading to whole foods in the morning to pick up a whole bunch! Take care 🙂
I have a gastritis and hope it will help
I hope it helps too! Let us know if you feel any changes!
i cook my celery in the pressue cooker but never throw away the water.
it goes into the fridge and i drink a large glass of it on an empty stomach.
Easy way lazy way of getting celery juice 🥤
No, that is not normal. Maybe it isn’t for you? Please listen to your body always and perhaps consult your physician.
I am on Day 3 of celery juicing. I drink 8 ounces/day instead of 16 ounces. The reason is my husband drinks it with me also so we split it. Does anyone have recommendations to a masticating juicer for celery juicing. I currently have the Breville centrigual juicer.
I feel great starting my day out with celery juice. I feel like I have done a body cleanse because I feel lighter and feel great inside, I have more clarity/focus and more energy and sleep better at night. Not sure if this is all in my head, but this is what I noticed 3 days in.
I noticed that as well! Glad it is helping. 🙂 Not sure about the juicer, I am after a new one too. If you find one you like will you let me know?
Great article. I bought the Aicok slow juicer (model AMR519) after reading this piece and searching Amazon. It’s the number 1 in juicers and a real breeze with celery. It cleans super easy too. I cut the celery into 5cm pieces per the instructions and filled a 1.5 L empty water bottle cos I don’t see myself juicing every morning. I’ld like to add ginger next time. Looking forward to real results.
thanks Christy, appreciate this.
Hi, I have an Omega, easy peasy clean up! Tks fornthebarticle, can’t wait tobtry. Our son told me about this several yrs back, I’m ready to begin! 🙂
I love ORFELD. I bought it on Amazon used for $89. It’s easy to work with and really simple to clean. It’s cute too!!
thanks- I’ll check it out!
I’ve had two friends recommend using the Breville Fountain Plus JE98XL. I bought one yesterday at bed bath & beyond, $149.99, they did take my 20% off coupon so it brought it down to $120. I juiced a whole head of celery this morning got 20 oz, I’ll cut that down tomorrow to 16 oz. It’s really easy to use, and clean up is just like anything else, you have to wash it and dry it. Some pieces can be put top shelf in a dishwasher. I hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing Lynn!
I have an Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer that I really like.
Hi…
Great article… will start also drinking celery juice for my health.. but i wonder, is it okay if i add collagen powder into it?
Do you need to drink first thing in the morning or can you have it later in the day?
First thing you put in your stomach.
Can I please have a cup of black coffee first🤞
It kind of defeats the purpose. But do as you like. 🙂
Honestly I replaced coffee with a big cup of celery juice, it works great!
How many ounces does this make please?
Thank you.
16 ounces from one bunch celery.
Very interesting article, but I can’t stand the smell or taste of celery! Can I add anything to it ( I’ve never juiced before so don’t have a clue!) to make it more palatable? 🤞🤞🤞🤞
My guess if you don’t like the taste- maybe you don’t need it?
IT TASTES REALLY DELICIOUS BUT DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU HAVE HAD IN YOUR MOUTH BEFORE YOU DRINK IT, LIKE OTHER THINGS DO.
Hello! I used to add seawater and a few drops of lemon. The taste and flavour is better than alone. Probe it. Enjoy the wellness!!!
This article is just so amazing.
Very well informative 👍🏾 I will definitely try this thank you 😊
Hi Do you put all the leaves in as well as the stalks?
Yes, I include them!
I LOVE the Recipes and other information.
I WOULD LOVE. LOVE💕.
LOVE to have ALL these awesome RECIPES IN a
B O O K‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️.
Someday….maybe. 😉