If you’ve ever tried a green juice and found it too earthy or bitter, this one will surprise you. I developed this pineapple green juice to be the perfect balance of fresh greens, sweet fruit, and zesty lemon—something I’d actually want to drink daily. Best part? You don’t need a juicer. This recipe blends beautifully in a high-speed blender, strains clean, and holds up well in the fridge.

My Favorite Green Juice Recipe (Without a Juicer!)

We’ve been making this green juice every week lately. It’s become a staple during busy mornings or after a long walk when I need something light but energizing. My husband surprisingly loves it too—even with the celery and parsley!

Why we keep coming back to it:

  • It’s naturally sweet without any added sugar
  • Takes 10 minutes and no juicer required
  • Easy to double and sip throughout the week
  • It actually tastes good thanks to the balance of sweet and tart
pouring green juice into a cup.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Kale: Tuscan, curly, or any type you have on hand. Even frozen kale.
  • Ginger: Use less for a more mild flavor.
  • Cucumber: Regular, mini, or English cucumber are great options.
  • Green Apple, celery, pineapple, parsley, mint, cilantro, and lemon juice

Pro Tip: If you’re new to green juice, start with spinach (milder than kale) and use fresh pineapple for the best natural sweetness.

green juice ingredients in a collander after being washed.

How to Make Green Juice with Pineapple

celery, cucumber, apple, parsley, mint, ginger, and pineapple in a blender.
  1. Add to the blender: Peel the fresh fruit and roughly chop the vegetables so they fit in the blender. I love using a high-speed blender like a Vitamix.
green juice in a blender.
  1. Blend: ​Blend everything on high for for a few minutes until the juice turns a deep green color and the majority of the fresh fruits and veggies are visibly broken up.
straining green juice through a nut milk bag.
  1. Strain the juice: Cover a large bowl or measuring cup with a nut milk bag and strain the juice through it, squeezing tightly to get as much juice as possible. Serve right away or store.

Variations & Add-Ins

  • Swap green apple for pear
  • Add a splash of coconut water instead of plain water
  • Include turmeric for extra anti-inflammatory benefits
  • Skip the straining step for a fiber-packed green smoothie
two glasses of green juice on a countertop

Can I Make it With A Juicer?

Follow the same recipe, just omit the water and cut your fruits and veggies a little smaller. Most juicers allow you to leave the skin on fruits and veggies, so that’s a personal preference. Run them through the juicer, using the tampeer as needed!

How to Store

Serve the juice right away or store it in glass jars for up to 3 days. The juice will separate in the fridge so shake well first!

picking up a glass of green juice from the counter

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Green Juice with Pineapple

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
This green juice with pineapple is a refreshing, blender-friendly detox drink made with spinach or kale, cucumber, celery, green apple, and lemon. Naturally sweet, anti-inflammatory, and easy to prep ahead—no juicer needed!

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Servings: 2 drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 cups kale or spinach
  • 1 green apple cored and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple fresh or canned with no sugar added
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint
  • 1 medium cucumber quartered
  • 2 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled
  • Juice from 1 lemon

Instructions 

  • Wash all vegetables and fruits well. Add water to a high-speed blender then add the rest of the ingredients. Blend on the highest setting for at least one minute, until completely combined and is similar to a smoothie consistency.
    1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup ice, 2 cups kale or spinach, 1 green apple, 1 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup parsley leaves, 1 tablespoon fresh mint, 1 medium cucumber, 2 celery stalks, 1 inch piece of ginger, Juice from 1 lemon
  • To separate the juice from the pulp, place a nut milk bag or fine mesh seive over a large glass measuring bowl (I use an 8 cup glass measuring bowl). Pour the juice mixture into the bowl through the nut milk bag, squeezing the mixture through the bag so all of the liquid and pulp is separated. Reserve the pulp to put in muffins or crackers.
  • Drink immediately or place in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake well before drinking. This recipe doubles well.
Last step! If you make this, please leave a review letting us know how it was!

Notes

Storage: Store any leftover juice in an air tight cup with a lid or glass bottle in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake well before drinking.
Make it in a juicer: Prep the ingredients as directed and run them through your juicer. Use the tamper as needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.4g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 68mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15.6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

FAQs

Is it ok to drink green juice every day?

It’s filled with only natural ingredients and tons of veggies so it’s actually recommended to drink green juice every day, especially if you don’t feel like you’re getting enough nutrients from your diet.

What not to put in green juice?

Avoid putting ingredients with little to no juice in a green juice like avocados, berries and bananas. Although certain fruits and veggies can be juiced, it’s important to take stock of your body and what food works for you. For example, be mindful of the amount of sugar in fruits like pears and pineapple if you’re trying to balance blood sugar. If you’re sensitive to gut issues, be mindful of juicing cruciferous vegetables like broccoli.

Can I use a blender to juice vegetables?

You don’t need a juicer to juice vegetables, you can use a blender.  They key to making this green juice recipe in the blender is having a quality nut milk bag (I like the Rawsome Creations Nut Milk Bag).

Molly’s Tips

  • You don’t need a fancy juicer. All you need is a blender and a Rawsome Creations Nut Milk Bag to get the benefits of juicing at home. 
  • After you strain the juice through the nut milk bag, you’re left with the pulp from the vegetables. I tend to compost mine, but you can use it for other recipes if you don’t want to toss it. Here are 20 unique uses for leftover juice pulp.
  • If you plan to fresh green juice frequently (or any juice), investing in a masticating is worth it because they extract the most fiber and reduce waste. Although centrifugal juicers is a great option too. You can learn the difference between each kind of juicer to decide which is best for you.

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7 Comments

  1. Denise says:

    Is there any reason not to drink the pump as well?

    1. Molly Thompson says:

      Nope, you can drink the pulp!

  2. SURIYA says:

    Looming forward to getting your heathtjy smoothies.

  3. Juliana says:

    Love this recipe! It was so easy to make and delicious

  4. Toni | Boulder Locavore says:

    I love it! Looks so refreshing and healthy!

  5. Lindsay Cotter says:

    5 stars
    This green juice looks so refreshing! Love the healthy benefits of juicing!

  6. Jennifer says:

    Looks like a great recipe to use as the weather warms up!