Spinach Juice is a mild-tasting green juice that can be made using a juicer or a blender. It’s hydrating and tastes great too. You only need five ingredients for this juice that is low in natural sugars.

green spinach juice in glass on table with lemons.

You may think that a glass of green juice looks unappetizing, but it’s actually very tasty!

This Spinach Juice recipe is so refreshing that you may even be tempted to have some daily. It’s a great source of vitamin K and folate (the natural version of folic acid).

Using baby spinach gives this juice an earthy sweetness, the green apple gives it a sweet and tart flavor, and there’s just enough lemon in the recipe to provide you with that zing without making your mouth pucker.

Why You Need This Recipe

  • This is one of the best green juice recipes out there with just five simple ingredients. The apple and lemon help balance the “green” flavors.
  • If you don’t love eating your green veggies, try drinking them! A vegetable juice or green smoothies can help increase your overall intake of essential vitamins.
  • This is also a great weight loss recipe, especially if you swap this for a sugary drink. See all of my juicing recipes for weight loss.

Key Ingredients

ingredients on table for making spinach juice.
  • Baby spinach is tender and sweet; you can use it raw or cooked. It is a nutritional powerhouse with a variety of vitamins and minerals. For best results, choose firm baby spinach with vibrant green leaves.
  • Celery has excellent health benefits including being a rich source of antioxidants. When buying celery, look for firm stalks.
  • Cucumbers are high in water and nutrients and low in calories. They provide excellent hydration and may aid in weight loss. It’s easy to add cucumbers to your daily diet in cucumber salad or on sandwiches, or as a crudité with a healthy hummus dip. You may also like this recipe for Cucumber Juice!
  • Green apples have a slightly tarter flavor than red apples. They’re also somewhat more nutritious than red apples. I also love this green juice with apples recipe.
  • Lemon juice will provide vitamin C, B6, potassium, and other nutrients. The best fresh lemons are heavy for their size and are bright yellow.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

If you have a juicer or a blender in your kitchen, you have everything you need to make this Spinach Juice. You can also use a food processor to make fresh juice.

Step One

Wash all the ingredients and peel the lemon, and core the apple.

Cut everything into pieces small enough to fit through your juicer’s feeding tube, or into small pieces if using a blender.

ingredients for making spinach juice in a blender.

Step Two

Add the produce to your juicer or blender. I like to use a masticating juicer, but you can use centrifugal juicers as well. Slow juicers often have the best yield.

Step Three

Follow your juicer’s instructions, or blend until everything is smooth.

You can add a little water if you use a blender or food processor and the juice is too thick.

blended spinach juice ingredients.

Step Four

Use a nut milk bag or fine cheesecloth to strain the juice and remove any fibrous materials. Serve straight away.

spinach juice being strained.

This is one of my favorite juices, I hope you love it too!

Recipe Tips

  • You can double or triple this recipe if you want more than a single serving of juice.
  • You can store the juice in the fridge for up to three days, but it’s best to enjoy it immediately.
  • The cucumber should provide enough liquid for this juice, but if it’s too thick, feel free to add a little water if you’re using a blender or food processor. It won’t be necessary if you’re using a juicer. 
  • It’s best not to freeze green juice to avoid the loss of nutrients.
fresh spinach juice in glass with straw.

Recipe FAQs

How to tell if spinach has gone bad?

It is probably bad if your baby spinach is discolored, slimy, wilted, or smells bad. If you’re unsure, rather play it safe by throwing it away. All leafy greens are highly perishable, so they go bad really quickly. 

How long does spinach juice last?

You can keep this juice in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. If it separates, just give it a quick stir before consuming.

When should I drink spinach juice?

It’s up to you! I like to drink it in the early morning with my breakfast. it’s an easy recipe that is a quick way to get a lot of nutrition. But you can drink it at any time of day.

What variety of spinach is best to juice? Can I just the stems?

You can juice any variety of spinach; baby spinach tends to be the most tender and mildest in flavor. Yes, you can just the stems, just be sure to wash off any dirt before juicing.

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Spinach Juice With Apple & Lemon

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Spinach Juice is a mild-tasting green juice that can be made using a juicer or a blender. It is hydrating and filled with micronutrients. This Spinach Juice recipe will give you a quick and simple way to add lots of nutrients to your diet. 

  • Total Time: 4 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups of baby spinach packed
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 green apple, cored
  • 1 lemon, peeled

Instructions

  1. Wash all the produce thoroughly, removing any soil from the celery. 
  2. Core the green apple and peel the lemon.
  3. Cut the celery stalks, cucumber, apple, and lemon into chunks that will fit through the feeding tube of your juicer or smaller pieces if you’re using a juicer.
  4. If you use a juicer, run the spinach, celery, and fruit pieces through the juicer. Collect the juice in a pitcher.
  5. If you use a blender or food processor, add the baby spinach, celery, cucumber, apple, and lemon to the base. Blend or process on the highest setting until the mixture is smooth or for 20 – 30 seconds. Add a little water if the juice is too thick.
  6. Pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag or a fine cheesecloth. Squeeze it from the top down over a pitcher so the juice drains into it. You can discard the collected pulp or save it and use it for another purpose.
  7. Serve your juice immediately.

Notes

  1. You can double or triple this recipe if you want more than a single serving.
  2. You can store your juice in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, but it’s best to enjoy it immediately.
  3. The cucumber should provide enough liquid for this juice, but if it’s too thick, feel free to add a little water if you’re using a blender or food processor. It won’t be necessary if you’re using a juicer. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
  • Calories: 56
  • Sugar: 9.6 g
  • Sodium: 26.9 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.6 g
  • Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is a certified holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.

Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.