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This super easy green apple juice with cucumber and ginger is the perfect refreshing drink! Packed with fruit and vegetables, there is no need for a juicer – this can be made with a blender in just 10 minutes.
No juicer required for this recipe, it is delicious and hydrating with vitamins and nutrients that set you up for a great day. Adding ginger gives this juice a burst of flavor.
You can make this green juice ahead and keep in small glasses to grab and go, or store in a pitcher to enjoy throughout the week. If you love this recipe, you’ll love this ginger smoothie, anti-inflammatory smoothie, or ginger turmeric shots.
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Why You’ll Love Green Apple and Cucumber Juice
Whenever I have a migraine attack or nausea, it can be challenging for me to eat a full meal. But I want a way to get in lots of nutrients, and this green juice allows for that.
With hidden vegetables like spinach and cucumber, the green apples and ginger add natural sweetness and cover up any bitter flavor. You’ll love this recipe because:
- Easy to make – The total time to make this green juice is 10 minutes.
- No juicer needed – Only a blender is needed to make this recipe.
- Healthy and delicious – With energizing fruits and vegetables, the ginger provides some anti-inflammatory power.
- Saves money – No need to buy this from the store for $6 when you can make it quickly at home.
Ingredients Needed
Below are details on choosing main ingredients, please see the recipe card below for the full recipe.
- Green apple – Also known as “granny smith” this has a sweet and tart flavor. These have a higher acidic content making them great for people who can’t use citrus.
- Cucumber – Be sure to get seedless cucumbers or “English” cucumbers because it is easier to blend them this way.
- Fresh ginger root – This will give you the best flavor. It can be peeled with a peeler or the back of a spoon. You do not want to substitute this with dried ginger.
- Fresh spinach leaves – Do not substitute frozen spinach.
- Lemon – This is optional but really brings out the brightness in the apples. If you’re following the HYH migraine diet or low histamine, just omit it.
Substitutions
- Green apple – Can be substituted with another variety like honeycrisp, but this will change the flavor and might make the juice sweeter.
- Spinach – Arugula will work for a low histamine option that will still taste fresh!
- Honey – Use maple syrup to sweeten instead.
- Ginger juice – Follow this recipe for how to make ginger juice and this can be substituted instead of blending ginger root. Just add it into the green apple juice mixture after straining to taste.
Variations – Add in fresh mint or basil for an extra boost of flavor! Or you can add a celery stick if desired.
How to Make Green Juice without a Juicer
- Step 1: Add all the washed and dried apples, cucumber, peeled ginger, and honey, along with the filtered water, to the blender.
- Step 2: Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender, on high, for 30 seconds. Taste and add more honey if desired.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag (or a fine-mesh strainer) into a glass jar or measuring cup, squeezing the bag (or push the juice through the strainer with a spoon). Discard the pulp.
- Step 4: Serve juice in glasses. You can also freeze the juice in an ice cube tray and/or store any remaining juice in a glass bottle or mason jar in your fridge for up to 3 days.
Equipment
Because this green apple juice doesn’t use a juicer, I recommend a good quality high speed blender.
Sometimes you can get away with straining in a fine mesh strainer, but a nut milk bag will remove even more of the vegetable and fruit pulp. Here are my recommendations for brands.
Storage Information
Store the juice in an airtight for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, or you can use freezer containers like Souper Cubes to freeze in individual portions for up to 4-6 months.
Pop them out as needed and let them defrost overnight, or use them as ice cubes with sparkling water.
Serving Suggestions
There are a few ways you can enjoy all the delicious benefits of this green apple, ginger and cucumber juice. A few of my favorites are:
- Juice wellness shots – Just a 2oz glass or use tiny containers to portion throughout the week.
- Ice cubes – These make amazing flavored ice cubes and would be perfect for a St. Patricks Day green drink.
- Mocktails – Make a green mocktail with sparkling water.
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Easy Green Apple Juice
Ingredients
- 2 green apples, core removed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup seedless cucumber, chopped
- 1 ounce fresh peeled ginger root
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1-2 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups filtered water
- Optional: juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender, on high, for 30 seconds. Taste and add more honey if desired.
- Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag (or a fine-mesh strainer) into a glass jar or measuring cup, squeezing the bag (or push the juice through the strainer with a spoon). Discard the pulp.
- Serve juice in glasses or mix with sparkling water for a mocktail. You can also freeze the juice in an ice cube tray and/or store any remaining juice in a glass bottle or mason jar in your fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Green apples can be substituted with honeycrisp but the juice will be much sweeter and less tart. Honey can be substituted for maple syrup.
- This recipe fits an HYH migraine diet if you leave out the lemon juice. It is gluten free, dairy free, low sodium, and helpful for nausea or migraine days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was so delicious and refreshing. I used it for a migraine attack this week and it really helped to bring down the pain for me. I loved that I didn’t need a juicer.