Whenever I have a few extra minutes in the morning, I love making a fresh, nutrient-rich pineapple ginger juice to start my day. Over the years, I’ve found it’s one of the easiest ways to pack in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, especially when I’m focused on maintaining a healthy weight. Many studies have found that homemade juices, made from whole fruits and vegetables, provide concentrated nutrients without the excess sugars, artificial flavors, and preservatives often found in store-bought options. By making your own, you control exactly what goes in, ensuring every sip supports your health rather than undermining it.
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Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Ginger Juice
This kale juice is more than just a refreshing drink, it’s a powerhouse of nutrition in every glass. Fresh kale delivers vitamins A, C, and K, along with antioxidants that support immune health and glowing skin. Pineapple adds natural sweetness and a boost of bromelain, an enzyme known to aid digestion and reduce inflammation. Ginger brings a warm, zesty kick while offering anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. I’ve been making this recipe for years, especially on mornings when I need a gentle, energizing start without the heaviness of a full meal.
I stumbled upon this juice recipe after experimenting with a few different fruit and vegetable combinations. I often find that some green juices do not taste that great. However, with the addition of pineapple and apples in this recipe, the right balance of sweetness is pulled through, finishing with a nice “zing” due to the ginger.
Green Juice Ingredients
- 1 Green Apple, chopped
- 2 Handfuls of Kale, chopped
- 4 Celery stalks
- 8 Pineapple cubes
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 One inch of cut of Ginger
How to Make Green Juice
This vibrant green juice combines crisp green apple, kale, celery, pineapple, cucumber, and a hint of ginger for a refreshing, nutrient-packed boost any time of day. Here are the step-by-step instructions for how to make this green juice:
Step 1: Clean all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Step 2: Cut each fruit and vegetable into pieces small enough to fit easily into the juicer chute.
Step 3: Begin by inserting leafy greens into the juicer chute. This step allows subsequent fruits and vegetables to help press the greens through the juicer, ensuring maximum extraction.
Step 4: Continue by feeding the remaining produce through the chute. Once all produce has been processed, pour the juice over ice for immediate consumption, or transfer to a sealed glass container. Refrigerate if storing for later use, and consume within 48 hours for optimal freshness.
Recommended Equipment
When juicing, I recommend using a slow masticating juicer. Slow masticating juicers grind fruits and vegetables at a slower speed and do not destroy the natural enzymes like high-speed juicers. I also found that slower juicers output more juice, which reduces waste. My juicer pictured above can be found here on Amazon.
My Favorite Glass Bottles for Juicing
The glass jars I typically store my juices in can the wide-mouth ones. These can be found here in Amazon.
How to Store Pineapple and Ginger Juice
I recommend storing your pineapple and ginger juice in a sealed glass container or mason jar in the refrigerator, and enjoy it within 24–48 hours for the best flavor and nutrients. Always give it a good shake before serving, since fresh juice will naturally separate. For longer storage, freeze the juice in ice cube trays or freezer-safe containers for up to 2–3 months, then thaw in the fridge and stir well before drinking.
Pineapple Ginger Juice FAQs
How much green juice should I drink a day?
Most people enjoy about 8–12 ounces of green juice a day as part of a balanced diet. It’s best to treat green juice as a nutrient boost rather than a meal replacement, pairing it with whole foods for lasting energy.
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Kale Pineapple Ginger Juice
Ingredients
- 1 Green Apple, chopped
- 2 handfuls Kale, chopped
- 4 stalks Celery, chopped
- 8 1 inch cubes Fresh Pineapple, cubed
- 1/2 Cucumber, chopped
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, peeled
Instructions
- Clean all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water.
- Cut each fruit and vegetable into pieces small enough to fit easily into the juicer chute.
- Begin by inserting leafy greens into the juicer chute. This step allows subsequent fruits and vegetables to help press the greens through the juicer, ensuring maximum extraction.
- Continue by feeding the remaining produce through the chute. Once all produce has been processed, pour the juice over ice for immediate consumption, or transfer to a sealed glass container. Refrigerate if storing for later use, and consume within 48 hours for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I hope you enjoy this recipe to help you meet your overall health goals! Whether you’re taking on a new diet like Whole30, trying to lose weight, or just trying to improve your overall diet habits, this is a great go-to-recipe to add to your collection! If you enjoy green recipes, why not try my Pineapple Mango Green Smoothie? Don’t forget to Pin this recipe for later and tag @elicitfolio on Instagram if you make it! I’d love to see your take on this fantastic juice!
Yum! Thanks so much for the recipe!
This sounds like a wonderfully nutritional juice recipe. I would love to give this a try. Great way to start off the year!
This is my favourite kind of smoothie 🙂 the greener with all the goodness. Love this.
This is my favorite green juice! I add a garl8c clove for spice. Delicious!
Thank you! I will try adding a garlic clove as well next time! great idea!
This is good. I will try it with a little jalapeño juice for excitement.
I used this adding garlic for 3 months straight every morning and it took all of my blood levels to normal my tryglercides were through the roof before I started. I lost 75 pounds and felt great intending to do again