Green Vegetable Juice you’ll actually want to drink! Sweetened with apples, this green juice is very mild and a great place to start if you are just getting into juicing!
One of my new year resolutions is to juice more. I tend to juice all the time in the summer when I can simply walk out to my garden, grab a bunch of vegetables and juice all-the-things. It’s harder in the winter because I need to make sure I’m all stocked up from the grocery store. I tend to use all the veggies I buy for food, not drinks. But, I love juice and it’s incredibly healthy, so I’m making it a point to drink up! This Green Vegetable Juice with Apple is a great mild combo that everyone will love…even kids!
I’ve had several readers message me about juicing – Do I juice? What recipes are my favorite? Can I recommend a juicer. Etc. These messages are great reminders that I want to juice more often and finally put up some juice recipes on the blog!
This green juice is one of my favorites. The apples help sweeten it up so it doesn’t taste like you are drinking salad. The parsley really helps to liven it up, too, as it lends a nice light citrusy flavor. If you think you don’t or won’t like green vegetable juice, give this one a try!
I’ve only used one juicer so I can’t really say if this is the best one, but I do love it!! I use this Breville Juice Fountain. It’s super quick and easy, the pulp comes out bone dry and clean up is a snap! Just make sure to wash everything right away. If you let it sit, it will be harder to clean.
Juice vs. Smoothies
So, is juice better than smoothies? I guess that depends on who you ask. Personally, I don’t feel one is better than the other, they are just different, and there is room for both in a healthy diet. Because all of the fiber is left out of juice, the nutrients are absorbed right into your cells and bloodstream very quickly. Because you want the benefits of these quick nutrients, juice is best on an empty stomach. It also means green juice is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up…giving you an immediate recharge.
More Veggies than Fruit
I certainly wouldn’t recommend juicing to be the ONLY way you consume green veggies, but it is an easy way to add a lot of variety to your diet and try new vegetables that might not seem appealing otherwise. Just be sure to use at least 3-4 vegetables for every fruit. The only reason the fruit should be there is to balance out the flavors, NOT to make it sweet like juice you would find from a carton.
Green Vegetable Juice w/ Apple
I hope you love this Green Vegetable Juice as much as we do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Happy juicing!
- 1/4 of a large cucumber (or 1/2 of a medium one)
- 3 romaine leaves
- 1 large kale leaf
- large handful of fresh parsley
- 1 apple (cored) (I used a red delicious, but any sweet apple will work)
- Wash all of your produce well.
- Juice all ingredients and drink immediately.
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Hauke Fox says
Excellent!! I’m a huge green juice/smoothie fan and slowly convert peeps to try out veggies in their drinks over here as well 😉
Jenn S. says
That’s great, Hauke! It’s a great way for people to sneak in veggies they wouldn’t otherwise consume!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
I love green smoothies (I have them almost every morning) and this one looks so good and refreshing with the cucumber in it, Jenn! 🙂
Jenn S. says
I love cucumber in my green juice. It definitely makes it super refreshing and it also makes a lot of juice to make up for the dark leafy greens that don’t yield quite as much! Good for you for drinking a green smoothie every morning…super healthy!
Cris says
Look at this beautiful green colour! Pinned it for later 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Cris!
Kathy Hester says
That sounds so refreshing and I think it will be perfect for tomorrow!
Jenn S. says
I hope you love it, Kathy! It’s the perfect way to start the day!
Gin says
Ha, drinking salad! I’d love to try this, I bet it’s very energizing.
Jenn S. says
🙂 I’ve had green juice that absolutely tastes like salad in liquid form….it’s not so appetizing. THIS juice is not like that! I hope you love it!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
I could really go for a tall glass of this juice right now!
Jenn S. says
The perfect start to the morning! Thanks, Gwen!
Pragati says
That’s a lot of juice so you must have a really good juicer. I hear the output varies depending on the machine.
Jenn S. says
I love my juicer, Pragati! The pulp comes out bone dry! I haven’t tried other juicers so I can’t really compare, but I would definitely recommend this one!
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
I love juicing and this one looks great. It’s a good introduction to ‘hulk’ juice as I call it! A handful of fresh herbs make the world of difference. I love to add some mint too.
This morning I had a use up everything in the fridge kind of juice and used beet leaves for the first time. It was great and I’ll certainly be doing that again. Worth a try if you haven’t juiced them yet!
Jenn S. says
I haven’t tried juicing beet greens, but now I will! Good to know! And Sophia told me that mint was great in juice too, which I also haven’t tried. Again, putting it on the list! Thanks, Mel! And I like the name Hulk Juice…kids will love that name!
theveganistafoodie says
I need to drink more green juice. I’m never sure what combinations to use but this one looks great.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Latisha! This one is a great starter juice. The apple helps mask the raw veggie flavors and sweeten it up just enough. If you try it, I’d love to hear what you think!
yummy mummy kitchen says
I”m drinking green juice right now from the grocery store but this look so much better!
Jenn S. says
HaHa…and store bought juice can get really expensive too! Thanks!
nicoleanndawson says
I love juicing and invested in a Breville just to make sure I kept it up 🙂 but sometimes I just am lazy and use the blender.
My kids love a juice made simply with carrots, lemon, ginger & apples. I’m a fan of green drinks but my favorite green blender drink is water, spinach, romaine, pear (or apple), lemon & 1/2 banana.
Jenn S. says
That carrot juice sounds amazing! We love smoothies too and drink those definitely more often than juice, but it’s nice to change it up once in awhile!
Ginny McMeans says
What a perfect juice! The apple just really pushed it up a flavor level. Love it!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Ginny! The apple definitely makes it more delicious!
Rebecca @ NOURISHED.theblog says
Juicing is something I would definitely like to do more of. I bought a juicer on a whim and it really hasn’t seen much action at all. I just couldn’t find a juice that got me excited about juicing. But I think I am going to have to give juicing another try with this recipe!
Jenn S. says
Hi, Rebecca! I have definitely had many juices that didn’t do it for me either. You just need to experiment with different flavor combos. This one is great because it’s nice and light and the apple balances out the flavors nicely. If you try it, please come back and let me know how you liked it!!
veggiesdontbite says
Yummy!! We love green juice but definitely need some sweet in it. Have you ever tried adding mint to your green juice? I was skeptical but it’s actually really good!
Jenn S. says
I have never added mint to juice before, Sophia. I’m not a huge mint fan…I can handle it in small doses. I know it’s great for soothing the stomach though. I’ll have to try it! Thanks!
The Vegan 8 says
This is such a healthy, beautiful drink Jenn! Adding the apple is such a fantastic idea to mask the green veggies!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Brandi! The apple is key to making this kid friendly!! 🙂
foodhuntersguide says
I love the apples in this…I bet it makes it nice and sweet
Jenn S. says
It actually doesn’t taste sweet, it just balances the flavors nicely so it doesn’t taste like you are drinking salad. 🙂 Thanks, Theresa!
Hedi Hearts says
Never been a big fan of juicing, but your photos might push me to try to make some again 🙂
Jenn S. says
Oh, thank you, Hedi! I think you might like this one! It’s not sweet, but it’s nicely balanced. If you try it, you must let me know what you think!
Strength and Sunshine says
My dad randomly brought home a juicer a few years ago…but we never used it…nor have I ever had a juice 😛 Haha!
Jenn S. says
Time to start, Rebecca!! 🙂
Natalie says
The perfect starter juice, I would love to try it! I’ve considered investing in a juicer many times in the past but never actually done it. I appreciate your feedback on the Breville fountain before because I’ve heard good things and I like that it’s not too pricey compared to others. But I like Linda’s idea to to just make a smoothie out of it all! You could even strain it I suppose for a blender juice.
Jenn S. says
Yup, you could definitely make it into a smoothie and strain it…or not. I do love the Breville Juice Fountain. My parents got it for me for Christmas a few years ago and they did quite a bit of research at the time. I really love that it’s so easy to clean! 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
This sounds so refreshing! I love green juice, especially with parsley and cucumbers. I really wish I had a juicer, although I don’t mind pulp so my Blendtec would work. Thanks for the great recipe, Jenn. 🙂
Jenn S. says
Oh, yes, you could totally do it in a blender as a smoothie! The cucumber and parsley really lighten it up…super refreshing. Thanks, Linda!