Green Apple Lemon Ginger Juice

Whenever I feel under the weather, I alternate between bowls of homemade detox soup and glasses of green juice until I feel well again. I swear by this cleansing green juice recipe that's loaded with LOTS of green, along with zingy ginger, lemon, and apple. Building a green juice is super simple. I like to make sure that I have a good blend of greens, veggies, fruit, and boosters. Watery vegetables are best, so that I can maximize the volume of juice that I'm getting.

I tend to lean more towards daily green smoothies, but drinking the same smoothie for multiple meals a day does get a teeny bit boring. That's where this delicious green juice recipe comes in handy!

Green Juice Ingredients

Here are the goodies you'll find inside this green apple lemon ginger juice recipe. Refer to the recipe card for the exact amounts.

• Kale and romaine lettuce – Two greens with bright, vibrant color.
• Celery and cucumber – Building on the green color and freshness. These vegetables have a high water content that translates into more liquid in the juice.
• Carrots – For a hint of sweetness.
• Apple – Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or any kind you'd like.
• Lemon and ginger – “Booster” ingredients that add flavor.

What Else Can I Add to My Juice?

Above is my classic green juice recipe, but there are many ways that you can change up the ingredients.

• Greens like collard greens or Swiss chard.
• Vegetable options like zucchini/summer squash, fennel, and broccoli stems.
• Root vegetables like beets instead of carrots (I like to use yellow beets).
• Fruit like pears or grapefruit.
• Flavor boosters like lime, ginger root, turmeric root, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, and basil are my faves), and jalapeño.

Avoiding Too Much Sugar

One of the caveats of green juice recipes is that, depending on the ingredients, they can be very high in sugar. To avoid a sugar overload, be mindful of the amount of fruit you're adding. I usually stick to 1/2 a piece of fruit per serving. To put this into perspective, this juice recipe uses 1 apple, which is still 17g of sugar per serving.

How to Make Green Juice (Juicer + Blender Method)

If you're someone who plans to drink green juice a lot, I would suggest investing in a juicer. I love my Breville juicer and I've used it for years to make everything from green juice to carrot juice. If you're using a different model, use it to prepare this green juice according to the manual instructions.

Making juice in a blender

No juicer? You can definitely make green juice in a blender!

1. Combine. First, add all your ingredients into a blender (make sure to peel your lemon) and add about 1/2 cup of water.
2. Blend. Blend the juice on high until it's mostly smooth.
3. Strain. Place a nut milk bag over a bowl and pour the juice into the nut milk bag. Then, use your hands to squeeze the juice out of the bag, leaving the pulp behind. And then you can sip and enjoy!

How Long Does Homemade Juice Last in the Fridge?

Homemade green juices are best drunk within 24 hours for best freshness. However, if you have made a large batch, you can store fresh juice in the fridge for up to 3 days.

More Smoothies and Juice Recipes

• Mango Cardamom Juice
• Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
• Strawberry Mango Smoothie
• Post Workout Smoothie
• Detox Green Smoothie