15 Gentle Liver Detox Recipes You Can Make at Home

Your liver works all day to filter out toxins, support digestion, and keep your energy steady. These gentle detox recipes help give it a break by using ingredients that are naturally light, hydrating, and easy to digest.

Nothing here is harsh or extreme — just simple meals, drinks, and broths that help your body feel supported.

Each recipe uses everyday ingredients, tastes good, and can fit into your normal routine without stress. Here are 15 gentle options you can make at home.

1. Warm Lemon Ginger Morning Tea

This simple warm tea helps wake up your system in a soft, clean way. The lemon brings brightness, and the ginger warms your stomach without feeling heavy. It’s a nice drink to start the morning before breakfast.

Ingredients

1. Juice of 1/2 lemon
2. 3–4 thin slices fresh ginger
3. 1 cup warm water (not boiling)
4. Honey (optional)

Steps

1. Place ginger in a mug.
2. Pour warm water over it.
3. Add lemon juice.
4. Stir in a little honey if you like.

2. Simple Turmeric Golden Milk

A soothing drink known for its warm, earthy taste. The turmeric and black pepper work together, and the milk makes it soft and comforting. It’s perfect in the evenings.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup warm almond milk
2. 1/2 tsp turmeric
3. Pinch of black pepper
4. Honey to taste

Steps

1. Warm the milk.
2. Whisk in turmeric and black pepper.
3. Add honey if you want it sweeter.
4. Drink warm.

3. Carrot Ginger Detox Soup

A smooth and gentle soup that’s easy on the stomach. The carrots add sweetness, ginger adds warmth, and everything blends into a creamy bowl that feels clean and light.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups chopped carrots
2. 1/2 inch ginger
3. 1 cup vegetable broth
4. Salt to taste

Steps

1. Boil carrots until soft.
2. Blend with ginger and broth.
3. Add salt.
4. Serve warm.

4. Spinach Apple Green Smoothie

A gentle green smoothie that doesn’t taste too “green.” The apple adds sweetness while the spinach blends smoothly for a clean, mild drink.

Ingredients

1. 1 apple
2. 1 cup spinach
3. 1/2 banana
4. 1/2 cup water
5. Ice

Steps

1. Add all ingredients to blender.
2. Blend smooth.
3. Serve cold.

5. Light Broccoli Garlic Steam Bowl

This simple steamed bowl is easy on the stomach and uses only a few ingredients. Broccoli gives fiber, and the garlic adds a mild flavor without being strong.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup broccoli florets
2. 1 small garlic clove, lightly crushed
3. Pinch of salt
4. Water for steaming

Steps

1. Steam broccoli with garlic until tender.
2. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Serve warm.

6. Simple Beet Apple Detox Juice

A deep red juice that supports digestion. The apple makes it sweet enough, and the beet gives it a clean earthy taste without being too strong.

Ingredients

1. 1 small beet
2. 1 apple
3. 1/2 lemon
4. 1/2 cup water

Steps

1. Chop beet and apple.
2. Blend with water and lemon.
3. Strain if you prefer.
4. Serve cold.

7. Warm Apple Cinnamon Steep

A gentle warm drink that tastes cozy without being heavy. The cinnamon gives warmth and apple adds a soft sweetness.

Ingredients

1. 1/2 apple, sliced
2. 1 cinnamon stick
3. 1 cup hot water

Steps

1. Add apple and cinnamon to a mug.
2. Pour hot water.
3. Let steep 5 minutes.
4. Enjoy warm.

8. Light Ginger Chicken Broth

A clear, soothing broth that helps your stomach rest. Ginger adds warmth while the broth provides light nourishment.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups chicken broth
2. 3 slices ginger
3. Pinch of salt

Steps

1. Warm broth on stove.
2. Add ginger and salt.
3. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. Serve warm.

10. Cucumber Mint Clean Soup (Cold)

A refreshing cold soup that feels clean and hydrating. It’s blended smoothly with a cool mint finish.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup of cucumber
2. 4 mint leaves
3. 1/4 cup water
4. Pinch of salt

Steps

1. Blend cucumber, mint, and water.
2. Add salt.
3. Chill before serving.

10. Warm Turmeric Ginger Water

A simple warm drink that feels soothing in the throat and stomach. Perfect before bed or after a heavy meal.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup warm water
2. 1/4 tsp turmeric
3. 2–3 thin ginger slices
4. Honey (optional)

Steps

1. Add turmeric and ginger to warm water.
2. Stir.
3. Add honey if you like.
4. Drink warm.

11. Steamed Zucchini with Lemon

A soft bowl that’s easy to digest. The zucchini becomes tender, and the lemon adds clean flavor without overpowering it.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup sliced zucchini
2. Pinch of salt
3. Squeeze of lemon

Steps

1. Steam zucchini until soft.
2. Sprinkle salt.
3. Add lemon before serving.

12. Ginger Pear Digestive Smoothie

Mild, sweet, and soothing on the stomach. Pear blends into a smooth drink that feels light but satisfying.

Ingredients

1. 1 ripe pear
2. 1/2 inch ginger
3. 1/2 cup water
4. Ice

Steps

1. Add pear pieces and ginger to blender.
2. Blend smooth with water.
3. Serve cold.

13. Simple Carrot Broth

A clean, light broth with a soft sweetness. Easy to digest and great when you want something warm but not heavy.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups water
2. 1 cup chopped carrots
3. Pinch of salt

Steps

1. Simmer carrots in water 15–20 minutes.
2. Strain out solids.
3. Add salt.
4. Sip warm.

14. Light Parsley Lemon Detox Tea

Parsley has a naturally clean flavor that pairs well with lemon. This tea is gentle and refreshing without any harsh taste.

Ingredients

1. Small handful of fresh parsley
2. 1/2 lemon
3. 1 cup warm water

Steps

1. Add parsley and lemon to a mug.
2. Pour warm water.
3. Let steep 5 minutes.
4. Drink warm.

15. Warm Garlic Vegetable Broth

A soft and comforting broth that feels good for the stomach. Garlic gives mild flavor without being strong, and the broth stays light.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups vegetable broth
2. 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
3. Pinch of salt

Steps

1. Heat broth.
2. Add garlic.
3. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
4. Serve warm.