This green juice recipe blends green apples, cucumber, spinach, lime, and fresh ginger without a juicer. Tart apple and lime lead the flavor, while ginger adds a warming bite. It's served cold with the pulp left in.
Why You'll Love This Green Juice
- Simple preparation: Leave the apple and cucumber skins on, then chop and blend the ingredients.
- No added sweetener: The apples provide sweetness alongside the tart citrus and fresh greens.
- Four servings: One recipe makes enough to share at breakfast or brunch.
There was a small produce stand I used to pass in the mornings where everything smelled like citrus and crisp greens. It always made me want something cold and fresh, and this green juice brings back that feeling. Its tart apple-and-lime flavor pairs well with sweet coconut toast or a savory breakfast of scrambled eggs with butter.
The blender keeps the fruit and vegetables together, giving this juice more body than a strained version. The peeled lime flesh goes in with the apples, cucumber, ginger, and spinach, while cold water brings everything to a drinkable consistency. The recipe makes four servings, so it also fits a brunch spread alongside a breakfast casserole.
Key Ingredients in Green Juice
The exact quantities are in the recipe card. These ingredients give the juice its flavor and consistency:
- Green apples and limes: The apples add sweetness, tartness, and body. Limes sharpen the citrus flavor; use the peeled flesh so it blends into the drink.
- Cucumber and water: Cucumber contributes a fresh, light flavor. Water thins the blended produce into a drink and helps the ingredients move through the blender.
- Fresh ginger: Adds a peppery warmth that stands out against the apple and lime. Use the measured amount, since the size of a piece of ginger can vary considerably.
- Spinach: Gives the juice its green color and leafy flavor, with the blended leaves also contributing to its body.
How to Make Green Juice
Use cold ingredients and water. The preparation takes 10 minutes, with chilling afterward. You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below.
1. Prepare the apples and cucumber: Wash the produce, core and chop the apples, and cut the cucumber into chunks. Leave their skins on and add them to the blender.
2. Add the lime and ginger: Peel and chop the limes, then peel and cut the ginger into small pieces. Add both to the blender.
3. Add the spinach and water: Add the washed spinach and measured cold water, then secure the lid.
4. Blend until smooth: Blend for approximately 1-2 minutes, until the fruit and vegetables have broken down. Keep the juice unstrained.
Transfer to a covered bottle or jar and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until cold. Stir or shake before pouring. With chilling, allow approximately 40 minutes in total.
Tips for Green Juice
- Cut the ginger small: Its fibrous texture makes it worth chopping before it goes into the blender; avoid adding one large piece.
- Measure the water: The listed amount sets the balance between the produce and liquid. Pouring it in by eye can leave the juice thicker or more diluted than intended.
- Check for pieces: Some pulp is expected, but recognizable pieces of apple or ginger need more blending. Use that texture check alongside the approximate blending time.
Storage
Keep the juice in a tightly sealed bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The pulp can settle as it stands, so shake or stir before serving.
What to Serve with Green Juice
Serve this green juice alongside a chicken frittata for a savory brunch. For lunch, pair it with an egg salad sandwich; the tart apple, lime, and ginger complement the creamy filling.
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Recipe
Green Juice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 green apples
- 1 cucumber
- 2 limes
- 50 g fresh ginger
- 100 g spinach
- 1000 ml cold water
Instructions
- Start with cold ingredients. Wash the 2 green apples, 1 cucumber, and 100 g spinach. Core and chop the apples, leaving the skins on, and add them to the blender.
- Cut the 1 cucumber into chunks, leaving the skin on, and add it to the blender.
- Peel and chop the 2 limes, then add the peeled flesh to the blender.
- Peel the 50 g fresh ginger, cut it into small pieces, and add it to the blender.
- Add the 100 g washed spinach to the blender.
- Pour in 1000 ml cold water. Secure the lid and blend for approximately 1-2 minutes, or until smooth. Leave the juice unstrained and transfer it to a covered bottle or jar. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until cold. Stir or shake, then divide among four glasses.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
This green juice is amazing! So refreshing and packed with nutrients.