If you’re looking for an easy and healthy nutritional boost to start your morning or to enjoy any time of the day, you’ll love my simple powerhouse green juice recipe. It combines kale, cucumbers, celery, ginger, and apples to give you a quick antioxidant boost – without the price tag. It’s the perfect recipe for beginners.

Juice doesn’t have to be a “dirty” word, what with all the reported excessive weight gain and health gurus telling you not to touch it with a barge pole, but this green juice recipe remains a weekly joy for us. I make an effort to introduce different ways to enjoy fruits and vegetables; homemade green juice is the perfect way to boost our intake of antioxidant nutrients.

green juice in two mason jars and a bottle with celery stalks inside for decoration

You do lose the fibre in the fruits and vegetables when you make a homemade juice, but as long as you’re getting plenty of fibre in your diet from other sources, I think it’s okay to include low sugar juices in your diet. It’s about the right mix of vegetables and fruits.

If you feel like you could do with an antioxidant boost, want to avoid added sugars or just drench your body in healthy and refreshing ingredients, then this juice recipe will hit the spot.

How to make it

step by by step preparation shots of how to make a green juice in a juicer at home
  1. Wash all the vegetables and fruits thoroughly. I like to use my brush for the celery (Images 1-3)
  2. Prep your fruits and vegetables according to your juicer’s instructions (Images 4-5)
  3. Juice the softer vegetables and fruits first on low speed (Images 6-7)
  4. Follow by juicing the harder vegetables and fruits on high speed (Images 8-9)
  5. Once done (Image 10), add ice, stir well and enjoy immediately

Storage tips

Your juice will keep well in the fridge well-sealed for 1-2 days; however, to get the most of the nutrition and freshness, it’s best to drink it immediately and make a fresh batch every time.

Other green fruit & veggies you could use

If you’re looking for more green juice inspiration, you can try incorporating different fruits and veggies, which is a great idea so you don’t get bored. Here are some ideas of what you can use and remember you can stir in different spices such as turmeric, hemp powder or whatever you fancy for an added boost! Here are a handful of ingredients we play around with at home:

  • Spinach
  • Oranges
  • Kiwi
  • Pears
  • Watercress

Health benefits

The nutrients in the recipe will vary depending on what fruit and veggies you choose to put in it. Remember, try to balance fruit and vegetables, especially if you are making this regularly. Fruit contains sugar even if it is naturally present, so having a balance of veggies is essential. A general rule of thumb is at least three vegetables for one piece of fruit.

green juice in two mason jars and a bottle with celery stalks inside for decoration, surrounded by apples, kale and lime

Tips for success

  • Follow your specific juicer’s instructions
  • Nutrition information is a rough estimate considering that about half may be reduced via the juicing process
  • Buy organic fruits and vegetables if you can and remember to wash your produce thoroughly
  • Take your time and juice gently and slowly using the tamper to get as much of the nutrients from the fruits and vegetables
  • Juice in the order as per the recipe; starting with the softer produce first
  • Once done, enjoy it immediately
green juice in two mason jars and a bottle with celery stalks inside for decoration

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green juice in two mason jars and a bottle with celery stalks inside for decoration, surrounded by apples, kale and lime
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Get the Recipe:

Antioxidant-Rich Green Juice Recipe With Celery

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 3 people
Looking for a nutritional boost to start your morning? This powerhouse green juice recipe combines kale, cucumbers, celery, ginger, and apples to give you a quick antioxidant boost.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cucumber, large, washed
  • 2 leaves kale, large, with stalk, washed
  • 1/2 inch ginger, fresh, washed, skin on
  • ¼ lime, washed, skin on
  • 2 apples, ambrosia, washed, seeds and stem removed, skin on
  • 8 stalks celery, washed, leaves removed, ends trimmed
  • 5 ice cubes, large

Equipment

  • Juicer

Instructions
 

  • Wash and prep the ingredients according to your juicer's instructions
  • Juice in the order listed
  • Add ice, pour into glasses and drink immediately. Best served chilled

Notes

  • Follow your specific juicer’s instructions
  • Nutrition information is a rough estimate considering that about half may be reduced via the juicing process
  • Buy organic fruits and vegetables if you can and remember to wash your produce thoroughly
  • Take your time and juice gently and slowly with the tamper to get as much of the nutrients from the fruits and vegetables
  • Juice in the order as per the recipe; starting with the softer produce first
  • Enjoy immediately

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 113kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 26g (9%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Sodium: 104mg (4%)Potassium: 730mg (21%)Fiber: 5g (20%)Sugar: 16g (18%)Vitamin A: 4413IU (88%)Vitamin C: 59mg (72%)Calcium: 121mg (12%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It’s perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: Western
Course: Drinks
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