12 Things You Didn't Know You Could Make With The Nama J2 Juicer

Before I dive into the myriad ways you can use this countertop appliance, there are a few things you must know about the Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer.

Nama's mission is to make it easier and more enjoyable to consume more fruits and vegetables and therefore support a community that wants to live and feel healthier. Considering one way to consume more fruits and veggies is through juicing, Nama set out to eliminate common barriers to this process, such as prep work and time.

Another major highlight of this juicer: As mentioned, it comes with two strainers, one for juice and one for smoothies. Each of these opens up a whole world of possible ways to use the machine.

Yes, there are endless delicious and nutrient-dense juice recipes to try, but the Nama juicer can also create so much more:

Just like the wellness shots you might find at your local juice bar, you can make your own nutrient-concentrated, immunity-supporting drink at home. Try this recipe, which combines rosemary, ginger, turmeric, and lemon—all of which have beneficial properties.

A mocktail featuring fresh juice just hits different. Rather than reaching for a bottled mix, try a honey-lime mocktail or festive pomegranate spritzer with cold-pressed juice instead.

Get the beneficial qualities of both tea and juice by combining the two in a healthy, refreshing beverage. Case in point: this immunity tea recipe, which blends chilled echinacea tea with orange, lemon, kiwi, ginger, and pineapple juice.

Similar to the juice strainer, the smoothie strainer has slightly larger holes to allow for more pulp and a thicker consistency. This means, if you prefer a more robust fruit- and veggie-packed morning smoothie, this is a great option. Here are three yummy smoothie recipes to get you started.

The smoothie strainer can also make purées, with your fruit of choice. A triple-berry fruit purée—with blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries—is the star of this yogurt parfait recipe.

In addition to sweet treats, you can use your smoothie strainer to make savory, veggie-packed dishes, too. Simply add your vegetables of choice to the "hopper," or juicing chamber, then warm up the thicker blend. (Think pumpkin, butternut squash, tomato, etc.) If you prefer a cold soup, this function of the juicer also makes a cooling gazpacho.

Since the smoothie strainer yields a thicker consistency than its juicing counterpart, you can also use this feature to whip up a homemade sauce. To create a delicious tomato sauce, simply put tomatoes through the juicer, add some seasoning, then heat up the end product or toss it with some fresh pasta.

Yes, you can even whip up milk alternatives with this multifunctional juicer. Take almond milk, for example. To make it, simply feed raw, soaked almonds into the juicer, alternating with water—it's that simple. Pro tip: Add some pitted dates and vanilla beans for additional flavor and sweetness.

After reading about all of these creative applications for the Nama juicer, you might be curious: What can I do with the leftover pulp? Fortunately, there are countless ways to minimize food waste and use your juicing leftovers. One easy example: veggie broth. You can either boil your veggie pulp with water right away, or you can freeze the pulp in an ice cube tray and break it out whenever you want to create a homemade broth.

Pulp is also fantastic for elevating the fiber content of any dish. One of the most seamless places to sneak in these fibrous fruits and veggies is hearty baked goods, such as muffins or zucchini bread. (Try these almond pulp apple cinnamon cookies!)  

Certain types of pulp are even dry and fine enough to use as a flour alternative. For instance, the nut pulp leftovers from plant-based milk can be great options.

Another smart use for your pulp is to transform it into healthy and delicious crackers.

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