Green Juice Without a Juicer
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Want to get on the juicing bandwagon but don’t want to commit to buying an expensive juicer? This recipe for green juice without a juicer is the solution for you!
My new obsession is green juice for my afternoon snack. Yeah, some of you more disciplined people probably do green juice as a meal replacement. For me, it’s a snack. At least for the time being.
Here is my favorite: Kale (and/or spinach), parsley, lime juice, celery, cucumber and an apple. Blend it super well in a blender (I use my Blendtec) and then push it through a fine mesh strainer to get any larger pulp out.
And there ya have it – green juice. Tasty, nutritious and so easy to make, even without a juicer.
Of course, it’s quite possibly the most flexible recipe in the universe. Any green will work (obviously, greens are important…that’s kind of what makes this “green juice”).
Add two apples if you’re making an extra large batch. Put a pear in if you have one. Leave one of the ingredients out if you don’t have it on hand. No problem!
Substitute lemon for the lime. Add berries. Although, be warned the color is not pretty with the addition of berries. It’s more black-brown juice at that point rather than green juice. My solution to the ugly color juice: serve it in an opaque glass, something you can’t see through. Preferably with a lid.
Can I also add that my daughter loves this stuff? Yes, a just-turned-three-year-old is drinking kale, parsley, cucumber, apple, celery, and lime. I’d consider that a big nutrition win.
Make sure to serve this over lots of ice. It’s important. For both feisty three-year-old girls and tired adults.
Looking for more juice and smoothie recipes?
I have a collection of 50 juice/smoothie recipes from many of my blogging friends. Or try:
- Green Smoothie — just as beautiful and nutritious as its cousin, Green Juice
- Carrot, Orange, and Ginger Juice
- Creamy Lemon Smoothie
- Mango Banana Smoothie
- Peach, Banana, Honey, and Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- Clementine Smoothie with Vanilla
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Ingredients
- 3 handfuls of kale (or about 3 loosely packed cups)
- 1 whole apple, cored and cut into large chunks
- 1 stalk of celery, cut into large chunks
- 1/2 English cucumber, cut into large chunks
- juice from 1/2 a lime
- 1 cup loosely packed parsley or about 1 handful
- 1 cup water
- ice
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients except ice in a blender (I use a Blendtec). Blend well on high speed, at least a minute, up to 2 minutes depending on blender.
- Push through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp, if desired. Serve with ice.
Nutrition Information
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Linda Purl says
what a great tip.
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks Linda!
Yolanda says
I want to be corrected if I am wrong,but I been juicing a very long time and I always hear that only the apple can be mixed with vegetables. Mainly for a little help with the taste. I thought you should never mix fruits and vegetables because the enzymes needed are different and that is a cause of bad duigestion. Can someone help me with this ,because I always hear people putting their berries with their greens. I am older and one of my sources was the juice man of years ago:)
Heide M. says
Thanks for posting this.
angela @ another bite please says
what a great tip…i forget that i could use my blender to make juices! i just put the vegies on my list to get at farmers market!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
This is a great alternative to a juicer. Now I just need to convince myself that I like green juice!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
I love this! I’m not quite ready to spurge on a juicer, so I’ve been doing the same thing! I can’t wait to try your combo of greens. My go to is usually kale, spinach, green apple, pineapple & mint.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
I’m with you Rachel, I don’t do it as a meal replacement either. (And I’m not nursing so I have NO excuse) :) Love this recipe and the pics!
Tahnycooks says
I love this! Totally gonna try it! It’s a pretty color green, I can drink pretty!
Tracey says
I always add berries to my green juice so it’s that horrible brownish color. Yours is gorgeous, I have to try it with apple instead!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I still have yet to try any of the green drinks. Green smoothies, green juice, green anything. However, if I were to try it (and I just might, if you can get kids to drink and like it!), I’d definitely try this version. I love that you don’t need a juicer! That makes life so much easier!
denise says
sounds interesting