This fresh green juice blends cucumber, spinach, green apple, celery, and lemon into a light, hydrating drink you can make in about 10 minutes with a juicer or a blender. It is naturally sweet from the apple and bright from the lemon, with no added sugar.
Here is the thing about green juice: for years, the ones I tried were either punishingly bitter or basically sugar with a leaf thrown in. This one is my fix for both. The cucumber and apple do the heavy lifting so the greens stay quietly in the background, and I genuinely look forward to it — which, from someone who used to wince at the word “kale,” is saying something. If green juice has let you down before, start here.
This Recipe Works If You Need
- A light, refreshing way to enjoy more greens
- A naturally vegan and gluten-free juice with no added sugar
- A quick morning drink to go with breakfast
- A mild green juice that is easy to like, even if you are new to them
Why You’ll Love This Green Juice
- Mild and fresh. Cucumber and apple keep it gentle, not bitter.
- Juicer or blender. Works with whatever you have.
- Hydrating. Cucumber is about 95% water.
- Ready in 10 minutes. Fresh and fast.
Ingredient Notes
Cucumber is the hydrating base and keeps the juice mild. No need to peel it if it is unwaxed; just wash it well.
Spinach blends smoothly and has a mild flavor, making it the easiest green to start with. Kale works too for a stronger taste.
Green apple adds natural sweetness and balances the greens. Celery and lemon bring freshness and a clean, bright finish.
Tips for the Best Green Juice
- No juicer? Blend everything with a little water, then strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag.
- Start mild. Use more cucumber and apple at first, then add more greens as you get used to the taste.
- Add lemon last. It brightens the flavor and helps keep the color fresh.
- Serve cold. Chill the produce first or pour over ice.
Substitutions and Variations
Add ginger: a small piece adds a warming, fresh kick.
Sweeter version: use two apples or add a few green grapes.
Herby twist: a handful of mint or parsley makes it even more refreshing.
Make it a smoothie: keep all the pulp and blend with a little water for a thicker, more filling drink.
Storage
- Fridge: store in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours; green juice is best fresh.
- Stir before serving: natural separation is normal.
- Add lemon to keep color: the acidity slows browning.
Want more greens in your day? Try our green barley grass smoothie, browse recipes with spinach, or see our full collection of green smoothies.
Cucumber Spinach Green Juice
A fresh, mild green juice made with cucumber, spinach, green apple, celery, and lemon in 10 minutes. Light, hydrating, vegan, and naturally sweet with no added sugar.
- 1 cucumber large
- 2 cups spinach fresh , or kale
- 1 green apple cored
- 2 stalks celery
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 inch ginger fresh, optional
- ½ cup water only if using a blender
- Ice to serve
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Wash all the produce well. Core the apple and roughly chop everything.
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Juicer method: run the cucumber, spinach, apple, celery, and ginger through a juicer, then stir in the lemon juice.
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Blender method: blend everything with ½ cup water until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag.
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Taste and adjust with more lemon or apple as you like.
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Pour over ice and serve immediately.
Best served fresh. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours and stir before drinking. A squeeze of lemon helps keep the color bright.
Frequently Asked Questions
Green juice is a refreshing way to enjoy more vegetables and fruit, providing nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, and potassium. It works best as part of a balanced diet alongside whole vegetables, which also give you fiber.
Yes. Blend the cucumber, spinach, apple, celery, and lemon with about half a cup of water until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve or a nut milk bag for a juice texture.
Spinach is the mildest and easiest to start with, while kale, romaine, and celery add more flavor. Mix a mild green with cucumber and apple for a juice that is easy to enjoy.
Fresh green juice is best the day it is made. Stored in a sealed jar in the fridge, it keeps for up to 24 hours. A squeeze of lemon helps slow browning and keeps the color fresh.
Many people enjoy green juice as part of a daily routine. Keep it balanced by including whole vegetables and fruit too, and if you have any health condition or take medication, check with your doctor first.
Yes. This green juice is made entirely from vegetables, fruit, and lemon, so it is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.