This green juice recipe is a bright, refreshing homemade juice made with cucumber, spinach, apple, pear, carrot, and lemon, blended smooth and strained for the best flavor. It’s genuinely enjoyable to drink, not grassy or bitter, and comes together quickly an expensive juicer.
I always assumed you needed a fancy juicer to make real juice, so I never even tried. This was shockingly easy, and the flavor is so fresh and smooth that I’ve been making it on repeat.
- Jamie S.
Bailey's Thoughts ...
I love this recipe because it cuts straight through the nonsense. You don’t need an expensive juicer or a counter full of equipment to make homemade juice. This green juice recipe is simple, unfussy, and built around fresh produce that tastes good together.
This juice is bright and smooth, lightly sweet from apple and pear, crisp from cucumber, with spinach and carrot adding freshness without taking over. Everything blends quickly, gets strained, and tastes clean and refreshing. It’s a delicious juice that feels light, balanced, and easy to drink straight from the fridge.
Use a high-powered blender for the smoothest texture. A nut milk bag, fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth all work well; squeeze gently to release more much juice without forcing excess veggie pulp through. Store any leftovers in a mason jar or other airtight container and drink within 2-3 days for the best flavor.
-Bailey
P.S. If this recipe clicks for you, you’ll love my How to Make Freezer Smoothie Packs. It’s the same idea, using fresh produce once, doing a little work upfront, and making busy mornings much easier for the rest of the week.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Cucumber: Adds freshness and keeps the juice light and refreshing. Substitution: Use celery for a similar clean, watery base.
Baby spinach: Brings in mild greens without a strong flavor. Substitution: Swap in baby kale or romaine.
Apple: Adds natural sweetness and balances the vegetables. Substitution: Use an extra pear.
Pear: Adds softness and a mellow sweetness. Substitution: Use an extra apple or a ripe peach when in season.
Carrot: Gives subtle sweetness and body to the juice. Substitution: Use a small piece of sweet potato or extra apple for sweetness, though the color will change.
Lemon juice: Brightens the flavor and keeps the juice tasting fresh. Substitution: Use lime juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar..
Fresh ginger (optional): Adds a little warmth and bite without overpowering the juice. Substitution: Leave it out or use a small pinch of ground ginger if that’s what you have.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Add cucumber, apple, pear, carrot, spinach, ginger and water to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Step 2: Line a bowl or large measuring cup with a clean cloth or nut milk bag and pour the blended mixture into it.
- Step 3: Gather the cloth and squeeze firmly to extract as much juice as possible, leaving the pulp behind.
- Step 4: Discard the pulp, pour the juice into glasses or a jar, and serve right away or refrigerate.
Storage
Refrigerate: Store the juice in a sealed jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. It will naturally separate as it sits, so give it a good shake before drinking. For the brightest flavor, this one is best enjoyed sooner rather than later.
Freeze: Freezing isn’t recommended here. Once thawed, the juice loses its fresh flavor and the texture turns watery and uneven.
FAQ's
Yes. If you skip the straining step, you’ll end up with a smoothie instead of a juice. It will be thicker and more filling, with all the fiber left in.
Yes, this recipe doubles well in a large high-speed blender. Tripling it will likely exceed most blender capacities, so blend in batches if needed.
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Recipe
Juice Without A Juicer: Green Yogi Juice
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Description
This Green Fruit & Veggie Juice is a fresh, lightly sweet juice made with cucumber, spinach, apple, pear, carrot, lemon, and optional ginger. Everything is blended first, then strained for a smooth, refreshing juice that’s easy to drink and simple to make at home without a juicer.
Ingredients
- cucumber (1, peeled and chopped)
- baby spinach (1 cup, rinsed)
- apple (1, peeled, cored, and chopped)
- pear (1, peeled, cored, and chopped)
- carrot (1, peeled and chopped)
- lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- fresh ginger (½ teaspoon minced, optional)
- water (½ cup)
Instructions
- Add cucumber, baby spinach, apple, pear, carrot, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and water to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Place a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer over a large bowl or mason jar. Pour the blended mixture into the strainer and gently squeeze until all liquid is extracted. Discard the pulp.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 24 hours.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled in a large high-speed blender, but tripling it will likely exceed the blender’s capacity. If you need more, blend in batches.
Peeling the cucumber, apple, pear, and carrot creates a smoother juice and improves yield when straining.
A nut milk bag gives the smoothest result, but a fine mesh strainer works well if that’s what you have.
This juice is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Stir or shake before drinking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22.9 g
- Sodium: 60.8 mg
- Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Hello,
I’m going to try your recipe tomorrow, just bought a juicer today. Just wondering if your recipe made your stomach do a dance too??
Thanks
Whitfield
The benefits of even a simple juice like this one are very real. And note this, if it fights and protects against cancer it is because it is building up your immune system and that means if you have any sort of chronic problem like diabetes or arthritis, this juice has you covered.
Stefanie K.
This was so easy and really tasty!