What to do with the remaining pulp after juicing

What can you do with the pulp left over after juicing? This is a common question among beginners and experienced juicers alike. To help inspire you, we’ve compiled the best ideas and recipes from around the web on how to use pulp into one handy list.

The juice contains soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and control blood sugar, among other benefits. The remaining pulp contains insoluble fiber, which helps add bulk to stools. If you don’t want to throw away the pulp, just keep it in the freezer until you’re ready to experiment with one of these creative recipes.

There are many other recipes for using the pulp. If you have any other ideas for using the pulp, please share them with us on Facebook or Instagram .

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1. Muffins & Bread

This is one of the most popular ways to reuse pulp. Breads and muffins made from pulp make healthy snacks, on-the-go snacks, or quick breakfasts.

Juice Pulp Muffins are great for kids, especially if you need to hide veggies in your food! They work best with carrot or fruit pulp, but you can make them with whatever juice pulp you have on hand.

Recipe for making muffins from juice pulp

Fruit and Vegetable Pulp Muffin Recipe – "Tasty" Page (Fruit and Vegetable Pulp)
Carrot and Apple Pulp Muffin Recipe – Nugget Market Page (Carrot and Apple Pulp Muffins)
Healthy Fruit Pulp Muffins – "Greedy Gourmet" Page (Fruit and Vegetable Pulp)
Pineapple and Carrot Muffins – Trang "Running to the Kitchen" (Pineapple and Carrot)
Healthy Fruit Pulp Muffins – "Love to be in the Kitchen" Page (Carrot, Pineapple and Orange Pulp)
Orange and Cranberry Muffins – "Wild Vegan Flower" Page (Orange Pulp)

Recipe for making bread from the pulp

Quick Bread Recipe from Juice Pulp – Food Network (Fruit and Vegetable Pulp)
Recipe for Pecan Spiced Carrot Bread – Cooking with Books (Carrot pulp)
Recipe for Whole Wheat Bread and Bananas with Almond Pulp – "Page Pamela Salzman" (Almond Pulp)

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2. Dessert

Pulp from almond milk, carrot juice, fruit juice, and even beet juice can add moisture and provide a healthy dose of vegetable nutrition to desserts.

Dessert recipe from juice pulp

How to Make Almond Meal from Almond Pulp – "Minimalist Baker" Page (Almond Pulp)
Beetroot Brownies – "Kuvings USA" Page (Beetroot Pulp)
Banana Almond Cookies | Vegan & Grain Free – "From My Bowl" Page (Almond Pulp)
Best Vegan Carrot Cake – Cooking with Carmona Page (Carrot Pulp)
Apple puree – "Share Love Not Secrets" page (Apple pulp)
Fruit and Vegetable Juice Dregs Cake – "Body Compass Discovery" Page (Sweet Potato, Beetroot and Orange Juice Dregs)

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3. Biscuits & Sauce

Enjoy the goodness of your vegetables by baking or drying the pulp into delicious crackers. They are a healthier alternative to traditional cookies or chips. This pulp cookie recipe is a great option if you’re not sure what to do with the pulp from your vegetable or green juice.

Recipe for making cookies from juice pulp

How to Make Cookies from Green Juice Pulp – "Clean Eating Kitchen" Page (Green Juice Pulp Section)
Almond Pulp Cookies (Vegan, Paleo) – "Detoxinista" Page (Almond Pulp)
Carrot Pulp Cookies – Jerry James Stone Page (Carrot Pulp)
Turmeric Pulp Cookies – "Reclaiming Yesterday" Page (Carrot and Vegetable Pulp)

Recipe for making sauce from juice pulp

Beetroot Hummus – "Edible Experiments" Page (Beetroot or other vegetable pulp)
Almond Pulp Hummus – "Eating by Elaine" Page (Almond Pulp)
Tzatziki Sauce with Cucumber Pulp – Page "Jamie Geller" (Cucumber Pulp)
Green Juice Pulp Guacamole – Pumps and Iron

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4. Vegetarian "Meat" & Donuts

Turn your morning juice leftovers into dinner! These juice burgers and meatballs are an easy vegan meal. These crispy, veggie-filled patties are delicious on wraps, rice, salads, and more.

Recipe for making vegetarian meat from juice residue

Vegetable Burgers from Vegetable Juice – Farm Fresh to You (Carrot, Beet, Celery and Kale Juice)
Vegetable Burger from Vegetable Juice – "The feedfeed" page (Carrot, Beet, Kale and Swiss Chard Juice)
Vegetable Meatballs from Vegetable Pulp – Food Network (Celery, Kale, and Carrot Pulp)
Meatballs (vegan) from vegetable pulp with Herbed Tomato Sauce – "Crowded Kitchen" page (Carrot and beet pulp)

Recipe for making donuts from the pulp of the juice

Vegetable Pulp Pancakes with Peanut Sauce – "Le Petit Eats" Page (Vegetable Pulp Pancakes)
Vegetable Pulp Donuts – Glow Kitchen (Kale, Carrot, and Swiss Chard Pulp)

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5. "Bars & Bites" snack menu

Kids and adults alike will love these almond pulp snacks.

Snack menu "Bars & Bites" from almond pulp

Menu Nut and Seed Bars - "Kuvings USA" Page (Nut and Seed Pulp) (Nut and Seed Pulp)
Vegan Brownie Balls Menu - "Minimalist Baker" Page (Almond Pulp)
Menu Chocolate Chips from Almond Pulp - Page "The Vegan 8" (Almond Pulp)
Menu No-Bake Almond Cake (Vegan) - "Vibrant Plate" Page (Almond pulp)

6. Soups & Sauces

A spoonful of soup or pasta sauce is a great way to boost the insoluble fiber in your meal.

Soup & Sauce Recipes from Juice Pulp

Minestrone Italian Vegetable Soup Recipe with Vegetable Pulp – "Mindful Momma" Page (Carrot, Apple, Ginger and Kale Pulp)
Simple Vegetable Soup from Vegetable Pulp – "Rejoice Nutrition Wellness" Page (Celery, Carrot, Beetroot, Cucumber and Lemon Pulp)
Vegetable Soup – "Juice and Pulp" Page (Carrot, Sweet Potato, Beetroot and Ginger Pulp)
Pasta Marinara Sauce with Green Pulp – "All About Juicing" Page (Green Pulp)
Quick and Easy Tomato Sauce from Vegetable Pulp – "Juice and Pulp" Page

7. Pancakes & Waffles

Wake up to a glass of juice and a plate of healthy pancakes or waffles (or both). This is another great option to repurpose your juice pulp in a kid-friendly way.