This refreshing Green Goddess Juice delivers a nutrient-packed elixir of leafy greens, celery, cucumber, grapes, apple, and ginger. It’s the perfect cold-pressed juice to jumpstart your day and energize you with the goodness of all things green!
Have you tried kick-starting your day with a delicious and nutritious glass of green juice? This homemade green goddess juice recipe is bursting with fresh fruits and veggies and an impressive list of health benefits, so it tastes as terrific as it will make you feel!
Packed with a double dose of leafy greens from kale and spinach, plus celery, cucumber, green grapes, green apple, and ginger, this juice is a rejuvenating powerhouse of fruits and veggies considered immunity-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and good for digestion.
The green apple, grapes, and ginger give it just enough sweetness and zing! to hide the veggies. In fact, I make a batch of this green juice several times a week, and even my kids love it! It's perfect after a workout or hot summer day to hydrate, revitalize, and unlock your inner goddess or superhero!
Why you'll love this recipe
- It's a quick and easy way to get many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in one go.
- Making your cold-pressed green juice leaves you in control of the ingredients and avoids the sneaky sugars and additives found in store-bought bottles of green juice.
- It’s more cost-effective than buying pre-made juice from the store or a juice bar.
- This juice can help boost your immune system, improve digestion, and detoxify your body.
- It’s a great way to get kids and kids at heart to consume more greens!
Ingredients you'll need
- Kale AND spinach – If you’re reluctant about eating leafy greens, drink them! This duo of leafy greens' potential health benefits includes reducing inflammation, promoting heart health, supporting healthy digestion, and potentially reducing the risk of certain cancers.
- Celery – Celery provides a refreshing and slightly salty flavor while adding antioxidants and important nutrients like calcium, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K.
- Cucumber – Cucumbers are high in water content, so they’re an excellent way to stay hydrated while consuming vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
- Green grapes – Green grapes sweeten the juice naturally, so there’s no need for added sugar.
- Green apple – It elevates the juice with a deliciously tart, tangy, and sweet taste.
- Ginger – Adding fresh ginger to cold-pressed juice adds a pleasantly zesty flavor and subtle spice while providing beneficial nutrients. Additionally, ginger has been shown to support healthy digestion and reduce nausea,
- Lime wedges – Serving this juice with lime for squeezing is optional but highly recommended to brighten the juice with an invigorating citrus flavor.
How to make green goddess juice
Step 1: Wash fresh produce. Wash the leafy greens and the remaining fruits and vegetables, and pat them dry.
Step 2: Prepare vegetables for juicing. Take a sharp knife and cut along each side of the hard stem from the bottom to the top. Discard the stem and roughly chop the leaves. Next, cut the celery stalks and cucumber in half.
Step 3: Prepare fruit for juicing. Core the apple and cut it in half or quarters (depending on the width of your juicer).
Step 4: Juice everything and serve. Zip the fruit and veggies through the juicer, and divide the juice between two glasses. Garnish the glasses with fresh lime, if you like, and enjoy!
Equipment notes
If you don’t have a fancy electric juicer, no worries. You can also use a high-speed blender like a Vitamix or Ninja to make green goddess juice. In this case, add all the ingredients to the blender, then strain the blended fruit and veggies through cheesecloth, a nut milk bag, or a fine mesh sieve to press out the juice and remove the pulp.
Juicing tips
- It is best to drink cold-pressed juice right away, but you can get a head start by washing, drying, and cutting everything up to 3 days in advance and storing it in airtight containers in the fridge. To prevent the apples from turning brown, squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Both the cucumber peel and the green apple peel are packed in fiber, flavor, and vibrant green color, so it’s best to shoot them through the juicer with the peels left intact.
- As with any cold-pressed juice or smoothie, you can mix and match fresh whole fruits to suit your tastes, but I wouldn’t recommend juicing entire citrus fruits, like lemon and lime, as the bitter rind may overpower the delicate flavors.
Variations
You aren’t limited exclusively to the fruits and veggies this juice recipe calls for. There is a plethora to pick from!
Feel free to substitute the kale and spinach with other types of greens, like:
- Collard Greens
- Romaine
- Swiss Chard
- Watercress
You can also experiment with different fruits, such as:
- Avocado
- Banana
- Green Plums
- Guava
- Honeydew
- Kiwi
- Pears
- Pineapple
Storing & freezing
Storing: The nutrients in fresh-squeezed juice begin oxidizing immediately, so it’s best to drink it immediately. If you have extra, keep it in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: To extend the shelf-life of homemade green goddess juice, freeze it in an ice cube tray, then keep the cubes in a freezer-proof bag for up to 2 months.
FAQs
This recipe yields 2 servings. A single serving has about 140 calories, 35 carbs, and 5 grams of dietary fiber.
It’s very possible that drinking green juice promotes healthy bowel movements due to its high fiber and high water content. However, the effects vary depending on the individual.
Drinking this juice is a good idea any time of the day. However, green juice is often enjoyed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for maximum nutrient absorption and a boost of plant-based energy.
More ways to drink your greens
- Tropical Green Smoothie
- Oatmeal Protein Shake with Greens
- Vanilla Mango Supershake
- Morning Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
- Tropical Blueberry Kale Smoothie
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Green Goddess Juice
Equipment
- 1 Juicer
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 cup spinach packed
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cucumber
- ½ cup seedless green grapes
- 1 large green apple
- 1 inch piece of ginger peeled
- Optional: lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Wash the fruits and vegetables and pat dry.
- Remove the hard stems from the kale and roughly chop.
- Slice the celery and the cucumber in half.
- Core the apple and slice it in half (or in quarters depending on your juicer).
- Process the fruit and vegetables and divide the juice between two glasses.
- Garnish with fresh lime for squeezing on top, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- It is best to drink cold-pressed juice right away, but you can get a head start by washing, drying, and cutting everything up to 3 days in advance and storing it in airtight containers in the fridge. To prevent the apples from turning brown, squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Both the cucumber peel and the green apple peel are packed in fiber, flavor, and vibrant green color, so it’s best to shoot them through the juicer with the peels left intact.
- As with any cold-pressed juice or smoothie, you can mix and match fresh whole fruits to suit your tastes, but I wouldn’t recommend juicing entire citrus fruits, like lemon and lime, as the bitter rind may overpower the delicate flavors.
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Rumana Ambrin
nice and fresh drink..
Emily Smith
Yum! Great recipe for kids and adults alike!