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    Home » Recipes » Drinks, Juices and Smoothies

    Green Vegetable Juice with Apple

    Published: Jan 19, 2016 · Modified: Sep 1, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Glass of green juice surrounded by fresh produce.
    Glass of green juice surrounded by fresh produce.
    Glass of green juice and a fresh ingredients used to make the recipe.

    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 in to juicing.

    Glass of green juice surrounded by fresh produce.

    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!

    Glass of green juice surrounded by fresh produce.

    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!

    Recipe ingredients prepped on a cutting board.

    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.

    All of the fiber is left out of juice, so the nutrients are absorbed right into your cells and bloodstream 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.

    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.

    Be sure to use at least 3 to 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.

    Glass of green juice next to lots of fresh green vegetables.

    More easy juice recipes and drinks

    • Green Blender Juice
    • Spicy Tomato Juice
    • Watermelon Juice
    • Sparkling Tart Cherry Lemonade
    • Iced Caramel Macchiato

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    Glass of green juice surrounded by fresh produce.

    Green Vegetable Juice with Apple

    A healthy green juice you’ll actually enjoy drinking! This is a perfect mild green juice for anyone just getting into juicing. The apple sweetens it up just enough so that it doesn’t taste like you’re drinking salad.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks, Juices and Smoothies
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 49kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Juicer

    Ingredients

    • ½ of an average cucumber
    • 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)

    Instructions

    • Wash all of your produce well.
    • Juice all ingredients and drink immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 36.3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Kathy Hester says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      That sounds so refreshing and I think it will be perfect for tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 26, 2016 at 7:44 am

        I hope you love it, Kathy! It’s the perfect way to start the day!

        Reply
    2. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

      January 24, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      I could really go for a tall glass of this juice right now!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2016 at 7:39 am

        The perfect start to the morning! Thanks, Gwen!

        Reply
    3. Pragati says

      January 24, 2016 at 7:50 am

      That’s a lot of juice so you must have a really good juicer. I hear the output varies depending on the machine.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2016 at 7:38 am

        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!

        Reply
    4. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says

      January 23, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2016 at 7:37 am

        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!

        Reply
    5. theveganistafoodie says

      January 23, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      I need to drink more green juice. I’m never sure what combinations to use but this one looks great.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 23, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        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!

        Reply
    6. yummy mummy kitchen says

      January 22, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      I”m drinking green juice right now from the grocery store but this look so much better!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 22, 2016 at 3:21 pm

        HaHa…and store bought juice can get really expensive too! Thanks!

        Reply
    7. nicoleanndawson says

      January 22, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 22, 2016 at 3:20 pm

        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!

        Reply
    8. Ginny McMeans says

      January 22, 2016 at 9:24 am

      What a perfect juice! The apple just really pushed it up a flavor level. Love it!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 22, 2016 at 11:00 am

        Thank you, Ginny! The apple definitely makes it more delicious!

        Reply
    9. veggiesdontbite says

      January 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 21, 2016 at 3:59 pm

        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!

        Reply
    10. The Vegan 8 says

      January 21, 2016 at 10:16 am

      This is such a healthy, beautiful drink Jenn! Adding the apple is such a fantastic idea to mask the green veggies!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 21, 2016 at 3:58 pm

        Thanks, Brandi! The apple is key to making this kid friendly!! 🙂

        Reply
    11. foodhuntersguide says

      January 21, 2016 at 9:18 am

      I love the apples in this…I bet it makes it nice and sweet

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 21, 2016 at 3:57 pm

        It actually doesn’t taste sweet, it just balances the flavors nicely so it doesn’t taste like you are drinking salad. 🙂 Thanks, Theresa!

        Reply
    12. Hedi Hearts says

      January 21, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Never been a big fan of juicing, but your photos might push me to try to make some again 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 21, 2016 at 3:56 pm

        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!

        Reply
    13. Strength and Sunshine says

      January 19, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      My dad randomly brought home a juicer a few years ago…but we never used it…nor have I ever had a juice 😛 Haha!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 19, 2016 at 4:19 pm

        Time to start, Rebecca!! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Natalie says

      January 19, 2016 at 10:21 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 19, 2016 at 4:18 pm

        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! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Linda @ Veganosity says

      January 19, 2016 at 8:14 am

      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. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 19, 2016 at 8:39 am

        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!

        Reply
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