Whether you’re craving a sweet bread or savory, PURE Juicer has a vegan bread recipe for you. Bonus: juicer tips straight from the source!

A Note from Jen

A few years ago, we made a pledge to come up with as many ideas we could that were supportive of PURE’s commitment to leaving Zero Waste. We used pulp from our juices to make pasta, muffins, face masks, house cleaners and polishes, crackers, dog treats and more. What we didn’t expect is loving the process of using the PURE Juicer so much that we’d continue to come up with more recipes because we love them (as much as Mother Earth does).

Using your PURE Juicer gives you the flexibility and creativity to make the things that you love. From milks, to spice mixes, to . . . homemade bread! Yes, that’s right: delicious, nutrient-dense vegan bread.

It has been my dream to utlize leftover juice pulp to make homemade breads. In this blog, we show you a few options that we hope will inspire your baking.

– Jen Longtin, Chief Juicing Officer

Tips for Making Homemade Bread with a Juicer

Make Applesauce for Vegan Bread in Your Juicer

Why buy applesauce when you can make it in your PURE? Don’t buy it. Don’t cook it. Simply grind up some apples  and add the applesauce to your recipe.

If you want to add a little lemon on the mash, you can and it will keep it from turning brown.

Try our purees and baby food recipes

Use Ground Carrots or Carrot Pulp to make Moist, Declious Sweet Bread

We use ground carrots when we make carrot cake. The recipe below uses the pulp, which thickens the batter and provides a nice texture to the bread.

If your batter ever gets too dry, add a little of the juice back or add some water.

Check out our homemade carrot cake muffins recipe

Grind Spices for Bread in Your PURE Juicer

We cannot stress how much better fresh spices are than ones you purchase in a jar. When you do this, be sure to use a tall glass to cover the feed chute completely and fill and cover the feed chute before you turn the PURE on.

Check out our spicy chai spice tea recipe

Dehydrate pulp and be creative. We have been dehydrating our juice pulp and including them as a topping (or using them for tea). These last a long time and offer color, flavor, and a personal flair.

Topping Spices

(see notes on grinding spices below)

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamom pods
• ¼ tsp cloves
• ¼ tsp ginger
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp sugar (coconut sugar works great too)

We used pulp powder from orange, clove, ginger, turmeric mixed with sugar to top this bread but you can use ground spices too.

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a baking dish. Several small ramekins, one loaf pan, or 8×8 pan all work great.
3. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
4. Combine all the wet ingredients together in a small bowl and mix into the dry ingredients.
5. Pour into prepared buttered baking dish
6. Mix all the ground topping spices together with sugar. Sprinkle on the top before baking.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes at 350 degrees until top is golden.
8. Let completely cool, slice, and enjoy with carrot juice!

Notes for Using the PURE Juicer

Grinding spices: Use a #2 grid. Put the cinnamon and cardamom pod into the feed chute, cover, turn on and grind. The spices will come out quite fast. If you have a tall jar that covers the bottom of the chute, it will help with ground spices flying everywhere.

Making applesauce: Use a #4 grid. Put apple slices into the feed chute, cover, turn on and press all apples through the chute. Clean the grid plate and feed chute to make sure to get all the applesauce.

Making carrot pulp: Use a #10 grid. Push carrots through the feed chute. Wrap the mash in a cloth and press. One cloth will work for four carrots. Save the pulp to use for the wet ingredients, and the juice to enjoy with your finished recipe.

Vegan Layered Olive Oil Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp of plant-based milk (oat, cashew, or almond are great options)
• 7 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 3 tbsp fresh parmesan
• ½ cup fresh basil
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 medium beet, pulp

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine the milk and 5 tbsp of oil in a small bowl.
3. Mix flour and parmesan in a large bowl.
4. Mix the oil mixture into the flour and cheese until a wet but firm dough forms.
5. The spinach/basil mash and beet pulp will be used as the filling in the biscuits. Save some beet pulp to sprinkle on top before baking.
6. Dust your countertop lightly with flour and knead the dough until smooth.
7. Roll the dough to ¼ inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter, cut biscuits. If you don’t have a cutter, roll dough into a tube and slice discs creating ¼ inch biscuits.
8. Put one biscuit on a parchment lined baking sheet, spread a layer of spinach/basil mash and beet pulp, and top with a second biscuit.
9. Brush the top with saved olive oil and sprinkle with beet pulp.
10. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until they are just firm and the tops are golden brown.

Notes for Using the PURE Juicer

Making spinach-basil mix: Use a #4 grid. Fill the feed chute with greens, cover, turn on and press. Continue until all the greens are done. Clean out the grid plate and feed chute to get all the spinach-basil mash.

Making beet pulp: Use a #10 grid. Push beets through the feed chute. Prepare mash to be pressed: 1 cloth for ½ beet is plenty, a press bag works great too. Press prepared pulp.  Save the pulp for this recipe and the juice to enjoy while savoring your Olive Oil Biscuits.

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Health Benefits

apples: nutrient dense and high in soluble fiber, apples are an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants like vitamin E and polyphenols, which are linked to lower risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

basil: the many health benefits of fresh basil, such as reduced inflammation and improved mental health along with the prevention of heart disease, cancer, and oxidative stress, come from the many antioxidants it contains. 

beets: beets are nutrient-rich, containing a little bit of every vitamin and mineral your body requires, such as folate and manganese. They also lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve digestive health.

cardamom: cardamom may help lower blood pressure and help with digestive issues, thanks to its antioxidant and diuretic properties. It is also rich in compounds that fight inflammation, which helps protect the body from certain chronic diseases.

carrots: carrots boost immunity, keep blood sugar levels under control, and keep the digestion system in check. They also keep your eyes healthy— a unique property that not many other ingredients have. 

cinnamon: anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, cinnamon may support both gut health and heart health. Studies show it could also be beneficial to the aging brain, particularly in the case of inhibiting the kinds of proteins that cause Alzheimer’s. 

cloves: the flower buds of the evergreen clove tree, cloves are a sweet spice used in traditional medicine. Evidence has shown cloves have several health benefits, including helping to stabilize blood sugar levels and supporting liver health.

ginger: ginger contains gingerol, considered to be powerfully medicinal and anti-inflammatory, prevents nausea and can help treat chronic indigestion, and may also drastically lower blood sugar levels and heart disease risk factors. 

olive oil: containing plant-based, antioxidant compounds that are anti-inflammatory, olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease. With the highest percentage of monosaturated fat of all edible plant oils, olive oil lowers LDL cholesterol and increases HDL.

spinach: spinach boosts immunity, supports healthy cells, builds healthy bones, improves oxygen flow in your body, and promotes a healthy metabolism to help burn more fats and carbs.

turmeric: turmeric has been found to help prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer. It can also lessen symptoms of depression and arthritis while also being a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. 

vanilla extract: in addition to the calming aroma and pleasing taste of vanilla, there is some evidence that vanilla beans have powerful antioxidant properties, are anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and potentially anticancer.

Sources

The benefits of adding a drizzle of olive oil to your diet

8 Impressive Health Benefits of Apples

Health Benefits of Basil

The Health Benefits of Beets

Carrots 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

10 Health Benefits of Cardamom, Backed by Science

5 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

8 Surprising Health Benefits of Cloves

11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger

10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

6 Benefits of Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Beans

Medical Disclaimer

PURE Juicer is a juicing company. We are not doctors or medical experts. All content and information on this blog and website is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical advice, and does not establish any patient-client relationship by using this website.

Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for professional advice. You should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area for your health questions and concerns before making any professional, legal, medical, financial, or tax-related decisions.

One of the simplest ways to use leftover juice pulp is to use it as a soup starter, or soup stock.

When making soup stock in our test kitchen, we typically use our green pulp leftover from our apple-kale-carrot juice, but you can really use any kind of juice pulp. We fill a large pot wil water and add the pulp, bringing it all to a boil before letting it simmer for about 30 minutes to an hour. For a little extra kick, you can add sliced onion and minced garlic as the stock simmers.

When the stock is ready, we pour the liquid through a strainer to remove excess pulp. Sometimes, if we are eager to get every last drop of soup stock available, we press the pulp, but more often we put the used pulp directly into our compost.

Bonus Vegetable Pulp Recipe: Veggie Stock over Quinoa and Rice

We use this broth for any kind of soup recipe that calls for vegetable stock. We have also used the stock for rice and quinoa which turned out to be delicious. The rice and quinoa take on the color of the stock which can be beautiful as well.

2. Use Pulp to Make Soup

Making soup takes a unique twist when we use a PURE Juicer because we don’t have to bake or boil our produce to soften it. The grinder uses ½ horsepower to grind produce QUICKLY, keeping the temperature low and texture smooth–perfect for soup!

Previously on the blog, we shared six recipes for baby food. We ground the produce using a #3 grid (#4 for greens) and it gave us smooth baby food, perfect for stage one eating.

A bit jealous of the babies, we asked ourselves how we could eat these combinations too! Thanks to the help of Kimmie Bee, we tested out two soups that were good enough for any party or simply to enjoy with your baby who may just be eating their own blended treat.

Directions

1. Heat a heavy pot and add the oil and onion.
2. Saute for a few minutes and add the garlic.
3. Add all of the spices and cook for a few minutes while stirring.
4. Add the sweet potato puree and stir to combine.
5. Add the broth and coconut milk and taste to see if you need to adjust the seasonings.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes.
7. If you’d like the soup to be smooth, you can use an immersion blender. Otherwise, serve and top with the crispy chickpeas (drizzle rinsed and drained chickpeas with olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne and curry powder and bake on 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes), toasted almonds or chopped fresh cilantro.

3. Add Pulp to Thicken an Existing Soup

In Dr. William Li’s Book, Eat To Beat Disease, Dr. Li offers a recipe for a Roasted Purple Potato soup, beautiful dish that gets its color from the nutrient-dense purple potatoes he includes in the recipe.

In our test kitchen, we prepared the soup as directed by Dr. Li with one addition: we took about half a cup of our green pulp (from our apple, kale, and carrot juice), and added it it to the soup ingredients to be processed together in the immersion blender. The soup remained a rich purple color and only slightly thicker, making the texture easy to eat and a bit more filling.

Dr. Li’s Roasted Purple Potato Soup (+ Pulp!)

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 45 min

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1lb purple potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 rib celery with leafy top, chopped
• 2 small stalks rosemary
• 4-6 cups of vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup of your choice of juice pulp (we used pulp from apple-kale-carrot juice)
• Finely chopped parsley
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place potatoes on large baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
4. Roast about 20-30 min
5. In medium stockpot, heat remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat.
6. Add onion and saute for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add garlic, celery, and rosemary, season with salt and pepper.
8. Saute about 4-5 minutes.
9. Add roasted potatoes and enough vegetable broth to cover the potatoes. Bring to boil.
10. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
11. Remove stalks of rosemary.
12. Using immersion blender, process soup (and green pulp!) until smooth and creamy.
13. Top with chopped parsley.

Bonus: when you add fibrous pulp to a stew, you’ll make sure to get all the roughage your body needs for a “smooth” start the next day.

Pro tip: wait until the end of the cooking process to add green juice pulp to tortilla soup: otherwise that gorgeous green color may change to brown! We ended up with a stew that was not only delicious, but beautiful, too.

Juice Pulp Recipes Reduce Waste

One of the best things about making soup from juicer pulp is that you can completely customize your dishes. Make juice out of the produce you like, and try adding that pulp to a favorite soup recipe. Or simmer it with onions and garlic and use it as a soup base. Because you’re using ingredients that might have otherwise been thrown away, these soups are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to prepare a warm and comforting meal.

Making soup from leftover juice pulp is a wonderful way to reduce waste and enjoy a hot, nutrient-dense dish. Next time you try out a new juice recipe, consider saving the pulp and seeing what else you can make of it!

Health Benefits 

onion: high in nutrients like vitamin C, B vitamins, and potassium, onions are also rich sources of prebiotics and can aid in digestive health.

garlic: garlic can boost immunity, improve blood pressure, and prevent food-borne infections.

sweet potatoes: a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, sweet potatoes are also rich in antioxidants, which protect your body from free radicals. Sweet potatoes get their bright orange color from beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, known to improve eye health.

apples: nutrient dense and high in soluble fiber, apples are an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants like vitamin E and polyphenols, which are linked to lower risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Apples can aid in healthy weight loss due to their high fiber and water content, helping to manage your appetite.

cinnamon: anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, cinnamon may support both gut health and heart health. Studies show it could also be beneficial to the aging brain, particularly in the case of inhibiting the kinds of proteins that cause Alzheimer’s.

turmeric: turmeric has been found to help prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer. It can also lessen symptoms of depression and arthritis while also being a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

ginger: ginger contains gingerol, considered to be powerfully medicinal and anti-inflammatory, prevents nausea and can help treat chronic indigestion, and may also drastically lower blood sugar levels and heart disease risk factors.

coconut milk: made of coconut flesh and water, coconut milk is hydrating and contains many nutrients such as manganese (which plays a role in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, mineral absorption, and blood sugar regulation), calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Coconut milk has been shown to reduce inflammation, decrease ulcer size and fight viruses and bacteria.

Sources

Dr. Li: Easy Recipe with Cancer-Fighting Properties

9 Impressive Health Benefits of Onions

The Health Benefits of Garlic

The Health Benefits of Purple Potatoes

6 Surprising Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

8 Impressive Health Benefits of Apples

5 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger

Coconut Milk: Health Benefits and Uses

Medical Disclaimer

PURE Juicer is a juicing company. We are not doctors or medical experts. All content and information on this blog and website is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical advice, and does not establish any patient-client relationship by using this website.

Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for professional advice. You should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area for your health questions and concerns before making any professional, legal, medical, financial, or tax-related decisions.