25 Easy Juicer Recipes for Beginners (Fruit, Green & Veggie)

You finally bought a juicer. Now what? If you are staring at your new machine wondering what to make first, these juicer recipes are for you.

Below you will find 25 easy, tested-style combinations sorted into fruit, green, vegetable, tropical and wellness juices. Each one uses simple ingredients you can find at any U.S. grocery store. You will also learn how to prep produce, balance flavors, store fresh juice and build your own recipes once you get the hang of it.

Before You Start: Juicing Basics

A few simple habits make every juicer recipe taste better.

• Wash all produce under running water, even if you plan to peel it. The FDA recommends washing produce before cutting or eating it.
• Peel citrus. Orange, lemon and grapefruit peels can make juice bitter.
• Remove pits and large seeds from peaches, cherries, mangoes and plums.
• Cut to fit your chute. Small pieces help slow juicers. Wide-chute juicers save time.
• Alternate soft and hard produce so the juicer does not clog.
• Drink fresh. Juice tastes best within 15 to 30 minutes.

Each recipe below makes about 12 to 16 ounces, or one large glass. Yields vary with produce size and your juicer type.

Sweet Fruit Juicer Recipes

These are perfect for beginners and kids.

1. Classic Apple Carrot Juice

• 2 apples
• 3 carrots
• 1/2-inch piece ginger (optional)

Sweet, smooth and earthy. One of the most popular juices in the world.

2. Sunshine Orange Carrot Juice

• 3 oranges, peeled
• 3 carrots
• 1/2 lemon, peeled

Bright and tangy with a natural orange color.

3. Apple Pear Cinnamon Juice

• 2 apples
• 1 pear
• Pinch of ground cinnamon stirred in after juicing

A cozy fall favorite.

4. Strawberry Apple Juice

• 1 cup strawberries
• 2 apples
• Few mint leaves

Pink, sweet and refreshing.

5. Grape Apple Juice

• 2 cups seedless grapes
• 1 apple

Deep purple and very sweet. See our full grape juice recipe for more.

Green Juicer Recipes

Green juice does not have to taste like grass. Start with a mild one and work up.

6. Beginner Green Juice

• 1 cucumber
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 green apple
• 1/2 lemon, peeled

Our full green juice recipe has more tips and variations.

7. Green Lemonade

• 2 cups romaine
• 1 green apple
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 1 cucumber

Tart and refreshing.

8. Kale Pineapple Juice

• 3 kale leaves
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple
• 1/2 cucumber

Pineapple hides the bitterness of kale.

9. Celery Cucumber Juice

• 4 celery stalks
• 1 cucumber
• 1/2 lime

Light, salty and hydrating.

10. Spinach Pear Ginger Juice

• 2 cups spinach
• 2 pears
• 1/2-inch ginger

Smooth and gently spicy.

The easiest way to love green juice: keep fruit to about 20% of the glass and let cucumber do the heavy lifting.

Vegetable Juicer Recipes

These are lower in sugar and full of flavor.

11. Beet Apple Lemon Juice

• 1 medium beet
• 2 apples
• 1/2 lemon, peeled
• 1/2-inch ginger

Earthy and vibrant red. Wear an apron, because beet juice stains.

12. ABC Juice

• 1 apple
• 1 small beet
• 2 carrots

Apple, beet and carrot. Our ABC juice recipe has the full guide.

13. Tomato Celery Juice

• 3 tomatoes
• 2 celery stalks
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Savory, like a fresh, homemade vegetable cocktail.

14. Carrot Ginger Turmeric Juice

• 5 carrots
• 1 orange, peeled
• 1/2-inch ginger
• 1/2-inch fresh turmeric

Warm and bright. Read our carrot ginger turmeric juice post for more.

15. Cucumber Bell Pepper Juice

• 1 cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 celery stalks
• 1/2 lemon

Sweet pepper adds a surprising fruity note.

Tropical Juicer Recipes

16. Pineapple Mango Juice

• 1 1/2 cups pineapple
• 1 mango, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 lime

Pure vacation in a glass. See our mango juice recipe for tips.

17. Watermelon Mint Juice

• 3 cups watermelon
• Small handful of mint
• 1/2 lime

Perfect for hot summer days. Our watermelon juice recipe covers this in depth.

18. Papaya Orange Juice

• 1 cup papaya
• 2 oranges, peeled

Smooth and gentle.

19. Kiwi Apple Juice

• 3 kiwis, peeled
• 2 green apples

Tart and bright green.

20. Pineapple Cucumber Mint Juice

• 1 cup pineapple
• 1 cucumber
• Few mint leaves

Light and cooling.

Wellness-Inspired Juicer Recipes

These recipes use ingredients people often reach for when they want a refreshing boost. Juice is not medicine, but these combinations taste great and add more plants to your day.

21. Immune-Style Citrus Blend

• 2 oranges, peeled
• 1 grapefruit, peeled
• 1/2 lemon, peeled
• 1/2-inch ginger

Packed with vitamin C. Learn more about vitamin C from the NIH.

22. Ginger Lemon Shot

• 2-inch piece ginger
• 2 lemons, peeled
• 1 apple

Juice and serve in small 2-ounce shots.

23. Cranberry Apple Juice

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 2 apples
• 1 orange, peeled

Tart and festive. See our cranberry juice recipe.

24. Cucumber Lime Electrolyte Cooler

• 1 cucumber
• 1 lime, peeled
• Pinch of sea salt
• Splash of coconut water

Refreshing after a workout.

25. Red Morning Juice

• 1 small beet
• 2 carrots
• 1 apple
• 1 orange, peeled
• 1/2 lemon

Earthy, sweet and bright.

How to Build Your Own Juicer Recipes

Once you know the basics, you can create endless combinations. Use this simple formula:

Part	Share	Examples
Base	40-60%	Cucumber, apple, carrot, watermelon, celery
Main flavor	20-30%	Beet, pineapple, orange, grapes
Greens (optional)	10-25%	Spinach, kale, romaine
Booster	5%	Lemon, lime, ginger, mint, turmeric

Flavor tips:

• Too bitter? Add apple, pear or pineapple.
• Too sweet? Add cucumber, celery or lemon.
• Too flat? Add lemon, lime or ginger.
• Too earthy? Add citrus and mint.

Best Produce to Keep on Hand for Juicing

Stock these basics and you can make most juicer recipes any day of the week:

• Apples (green and red)
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Celery
• Lemons and limes
• Oranges
• Fresh ginger
• Baby spinach
• Beets
• Pineapple (fresh or frozen, thawed)

Hard produce like carrots, beets and apples keeps for weeks in the fridge, so it is great for budget juicing.

Which Juicer Works Best for These Recipes?

• Masticating (slow) juicers handle all 25 recipes and are best for greens. Read our masticating juicer guide.
• Centrifugal juicers are fast and great for apples, carrots and beets, but less efficient with leafy greens.
• Citrus juicers are perfect for orange, lemon and grapefruit blends, but cannot juice vegetables. See our citrus juicer guide.

How to Store Fresh Juice

• Use glass jars with tight lids.
• Fill to the very top to limit air.
• Refrigerate right away.
• Drink within 24 to 48 hours for best taste.
• Freeze extra juice in ice cube trays for smoothies.

Fresh, unpasteurized juice can carry germs. The FDA advises extra care for children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system.

A 7-Day Juicer Recipe Plan

Not sure where to start? Follow this simple week of juices. It mixes sweet, green and vegetable recipes so you never get bored.

Day	Juice	Why it works
Monday	Apple Carrot Juice (Recipe 1)	Easy, sweet start to the week
Tuesday	Beginner Green Juice (Recipe 6)	Mild introduction to greens
Wednesday	Beet Apple Lemon (Recipe 11)	Earthy and colorful
Thursday	Pineapple Mango (Recipe 16)	A tropical treat
Friday	Green Lemonade (Recipe 7)	Tart and refreshing
Saturday	Watermelon Mint (Recipe 17)	Perfect for the weekend
Sunday	Red Morning Juice (Recipe 25)	Uses up leftover produce

Weekly Shopping List for This Plan

• 8 apples (mix of red and green)
• 1 bag carrots (2 lb)
• 3 cucumbers
• 1 bunch celery
• 1 tub baby spinach
• 1 head romaine
• 2 beets
• 4 lemons and 2 limes
• 2 oranges
• 1 pineapple
• 1 mango
• 1 small watermelon (or pre-cut watermelon)
• 1 knob of ginger
• 1 bunch mint

Prep Tips for the Week

• Wash and dry hard produce like apples, carrots and beets as soon as you get home.
• Store greens with a paper towel in a sealed container to keep them crisp.
• Cut pineapple and watermelon the day you buy them and keep them in sealed containers.
• Juice in the morning when possible, and clean the juicer right away.

Seasonal Juicer Recipes

Using produce in season keeps your juices cheaper and tastier. Here is what to juice through the year in most of the U.S.:

• Spring: Strawberries, spinach, asparagus stems, rhubarb stalks (never the leaves, which are toxic), and early greens. Try strawberry apple juice.
• Summer: Watermelon, cucumbers, peaches (pitted), berries and tomatoes. Try watermelon mint or tomato celery juice.
• Fall: Apples, pears, grapes, cranberries, carrots and beets. Try apple pear cinnamon or cranberry apple juice.
• Winter: Oranges, grapefruit, lemons, kale and pomegranate. Try the immune-style citrus blend.

Seasonal fruits and vegetables are often fresher and juicier, which means more juice per pound.

Juicer Recipes for Kids

Kids often love fresh juice, especially when it is bright and sweet. Here are a few kid-approved ideas:

• Pink Lemonade Juice: Watermelon, a few strawberries and a squeeze of lemon.
• Orange Creamsicle Juice: Orange juice with a splash of carrot juice, served over ice.
• Apple Grape Juice: Equal parts apple and grape. Very sweet, so dilute with water.
• Hidden Veggie Juice: Apple, pineapple and a small handful of spinach. The green color is fun, and the taste is fruity.

Tips for juicing with kids:

• Serve small portions, about 4 ounces, and dilute with water.
• Let kids wash produce and press the start button with you.
• Offer whole fruit too, since juice has less fiber.

What to Do With Leftover Pulp

Do not throw it away. Juice pulp can go into:

• Muffins and quick breads
• Veggie burgers and fritters
• Soups and broths
• Crackers
• Compost

Our guide on what to do with juice pulp has more ideas.

FAQs

What is the best juicer recipe for beginners?

Apple carrot juice is one of the best starter recipes. It is sweet, smooth and uses cheap, easy-to-find ingredients. Add a little ginger once you want more flavor.

Can I make these juicer recipes in a blender?

Yes. Blend the ingredients with a little water, then strain through a nut milk bag or fine sieve. Without straining, you will have a smoothie instead of juice.

How much produce do I need for one glass of juice?

Most juicer recipes need about 1 to 1.5 pounds of produce for a 12 to 16 ounce glass. Juicy produce like watermelon and cucumber gives more juice than carrots or kale.

Is it OK to drink fresh juice every day?

Many people enjoy fresh juice daily as part of a balanced diet. Focus on vegetable-heavy recipes to keep sugar in check, and keep eating whole fruits and vegetables for fiber.

What fruits should you not put in a juicer?

Avoid juicing fruit pits, very hard seeds and some peels. Bananas and avocados are too soft to juice well, so blend them instead. See our list of items that should never be placed in a juicer.

Should I peel produce before juicing?

Peel citrus, mango, kiwi and pineapple. You can juice apples, carrots, cucumbers and beets with the skin on if you wash them well.

The Takeaway

The best juicer recipes are simple. Start with sweet fruit blends like apple carrot or orange carrot, then try mild green juices and earthy beet blends as your taste grows. Use the base-flavor-booster formula to create your own favorites, and drink your juice fresh for the best taste.

Pick three recipes from this list and try them this week. Then bookmark this page and come back whenever you need fresh juicing ideas. For your next step, try our green juice recipe or learn how to get the most from your machine with our masticating juicer guide.