Green Juice Recipes, Juicers & Blenders for Beginners

Quick answer: a masticating (slow) juicer suits leafy greens, a centrifugal juicer is faster and cheaper to start with, and a blender keeps the fiber for smoothies. Compare the types, then choose equipment, storage and prep tools below.

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A glass of fresh green juice with spinach leaves, ginger root, a red apple and a lemon on a wooden counter

Shop juicing & blending equipment by category

Fifteen focused categories, each with its own buying guidance and editorial picks.

Juicer Machines, Juilist 3" Wide Mouth, Max 800W, 3-Speed 400W Easy-Clean | Max 800W 3-speed juice extractor for fruits and vegetables, compact countertop body, easy-clean parts and safety lockEanOruus Juicer Machines, 3-in-1 Cold Press Juicer, Premium Gray | Makes Juice, Nut Milk & Sorbet, 6.5" Extra Large Chute, 100oz Large Capacity, AC MotorJuicer Machine, 3" Wide Mouth, Max 1200W, Easy to Clean, Dual Speed, 800W | Max 1200W Centrifugal Juicer Machine For Fruits And Vegetables, Stainless Steel, BPA-Free, Fast Juice Extraction, Black

Juicers

General-purpose juicer picks for shoppers who want a versatile starting point before choosing a specific mechanism.

INSMART Juicer Machines, 3-in-1 Cold Press Juicer High Juice Yield | 300W Slow Masticating JuicerS Extractor Machine for Whole Fruits/Vegetables, Low Noise and Safety LockTUUMIIST 3-in-1 Cold Press Juicer Machine, Smart Touch Masticating Juicers for Whole Fruit & Vegetable, 6.5" Wide Chute Slow Juicer for Nut Milk & Sorbet, High Yield, 100oz Large Capacity, Easy CleanAnybear 200W Cold Press Juicer, 4.3" Whole Fruit Chute, Tritan & BPA-Free | Slow Masticating Juice Machine, Fit Whole Fruits/ Vegetables, Upgraded Heavy-Duty Auger, Easy to Clean, Digital Juice Recipes

Masticating Juicers

Masticating juicer types chosen for leafy-green handling and manageable cleanup.

Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus, Silver | Juice whole fruits and vegetables with dual-speed centrifugal juicer with a 850W motor and 3-inch wide chuteJuicer Machine, 3" Wide Mouth, Max 900W, Easy to Clean, Dual Speed, 500W | Max 900W Centrifugal Juicer Machine For Fruits And Vegetables, Stainless Steel, BPA-Free, Fast Juice Extraction, BlackHamilton Beach Centrifugal Juicer Machine With Big Mouth 3” Feed Chute | 800 Watt Motor Juices Whole Fruit And Vegetables | Easy to Clean BPA Free Dishwasher Safe Parts | Black

Centrifugal Juicers

Centrifugal juicer types chosen for speed and wide feed-chute convenience.

Elite Gourmet 24 oz Electric Citrus Juicer, 40W, BPA-Free, Pulp Control | Auto-Reversing Reamer, Easy-Pour Spout, Pulp & Seed Strainer, Dishwasher-Safe Parts, Citrus Fruits, Stainless Steel, ETS623Zulay Kitchen Cast Iron Juicer, Orange Manual Juicer, Citrus Press, Black | Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Fruit Hand Press for Orange, Lemon, Citrus Fruit Juice & More, Easy to Clean, Lemonade Stand ReadyBLACK+DECKER 32oz Electric Citrus Juicer, CJ625, Pressure Activated, Adjustable Pulp Control, Dishwasher-Safe

Citrus Juicers

Citrus juicer picks spanning handheld, manual, and electric styles.

magic bullet® Personal Blender, 22 oz Cup, 250 Watt, Black, MBR-1101AK | 250-watt base blends smoothies, shakes & frozen drinks. Includes (3) To-Go Cups (1) Travel Lid. Dishwasher safe.Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender, 700W, (2) 16oz Cups, QB3001SS | 700-watt base blends smoothies, shakes & frozen drinks. (2) 16-oz to-go cups w/ spout lids. Dishwasher safe.Hamilton Beach Portable Blender for Smoothies With 14 oz. Travel Jar | BPA Free Jar & Lid | Durable Stainless Steel Blades | 300 Watts Peak Power | Personal Smoothie Blender | Blue | 51172G

Personal Blenders

Single-serve blender picks chosen for cup capacity and everyday cleanup.

Ninja Blast Portable Blender, Cordless, 18oz Vessel, Black, BC151BK | USB-C rechargeable, cordless blending anywhere. Crushes ice and frozen fruit, Leakproof, dishwasher safe.Personal Size Portable Blender Make Smoothies - Mini Blender 12oz Juice Cup | Powerful Blending with 6 Stainless Steel Blades, BAP-Free, Lightweight, Easy Clean,Suit in Travel/Office/Gym/Picnic/ SportsNinja Blast Max Portable Blender, Twist & Go, 22oz, Grey, BC251GY | Twist & Go removable 22-oz vessel. Auto-iQ Crush & Smoothie programs, cordless. Dishwasher safe, leakproof lid.

Portable Blenders

Rechargeable, travel-friendly blender picks for smoothies on the go.

CUCUMI 10pcs 16oz Glass Juice Bottles with Lids | Reusable Juice Containers Drinking Jars Water Cups with Brush, Glass Straws, Lids with Hole8 PACK 16OZ Glass Juice Bottles with 8 Sealed Lids & 2 Straw Lids & Straws | Food Grade Thick Glass, Freezable, Airtight Juicer Container, Travel Juicing Jars, Drinking Water Cups for Tea, SmoothiesYokodaza 8 oz Glass Juice Bottles with Lids 6-Pack - Reusable Small Juice Drinking Jars for Green Juices, Shots & Smoothies

Juice Bottles

Bottle picks chosen for seal quality, cleaning ease, and everyday durability.

40 oz Tumbler with Handle,Tumbler with Lid and Straw,Double Wall Insulated Cup Stainless Steel Travel Mug(Cold for 34 Hours),Water Bottle for Iced Tea,Coffee,Cold Beverages(Purple)Simple Modern Iced Coffee Tumbler, Insulated | 24oz | Green | Reusable Stainless Steel Cup, Travel Mug, Water Bottle with Straw | Cupholder Friendly & Spill Resistant, Sea Glass SageD·S 30oz Blue Tumbler Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Travel Coffee Mug | Double Wall Vacuum Suit Cold and Hot Drink Fits in standard car cup holders With Splash-Proof Lid

Travel Cups

Travel cup picks chosen for leak resistance and everyday portability.

Amazon Basics Salad Spinner with Non-Skid Base and Spin Knob, Removable Basket Colander, 4.2 qt., BPA-Free, Linen GrayFarberware Easy to use pro Pump Spinner with Bowl, Colander and Built in draining System for Fresh, Crisp, Clean Salad and Produce, 6.6 quart, GreenCambom Salad Spinner Lettuce Spinner, Wash, Spin & Dry Salad Greens, Vegetable Washer Salad Dryer With Rotary Handle for Fruits & Vegetables, High Efficiency Vegetable Spinner Kitchen Gadget 3Qt White

Ingredient Guides

Ingredient-prep tool picks that pair well with the ingredient guides above.

Editorial picks

Selected using the disclosed criteria described below -- not paid placement, star ratings, or invented testing.

Canoly 3-in-1 Cold Press Juicer C16, Makes Juice & Sorbet & Nut Milk | 6" Extra Wide Feed Chute, Powerful AC Brushless Motor, Self Precut System, Juicer Machines with BPA-Free (Space Gray)

Juicers

Entry-Level Vertical Juicer

A compact, general-purpose slow juicer sized for a small counter -- a reasonable first machine while you learn what produce you juice most.

What to check before buying: narrow feed chute means more pre-cutting; check auger material and mesh-screen ease of removal before buying.

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Cold Press Juicer Slow Masticating Machine with 5.5 Inch Chute(Silver) | Wide Feed Chute, For Whole Fruits And Vegetables, Easy To Clean, Gray Finish, Slow Juicing For Fresh Juice

Masticating Juicers

Vertical Single-Auger Masticating Juicer

A space-efficient vertical auger juicer suited to leafy greens and a smaller counter footprint than horizontal models.

What to check before buying: vertical augers can be slightly less efficient on wheatgrass than horizontal designs.

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Breville BJE430SIL Juice Fountain Cold Fruit and Vegetable Juicer, Silver | Create nutrient-rich drinks with centrifugal juicer's Cold Spin Technology that preserves vitamins and minerals | 70 fl oz

Centrifugal Juicers

Wide-Chute Centrifugal Juicer

A centrifugal juicer with a 3-inch-plus feed chute built to accept whole apples and larger produce with minimal cutting.

What to check before buying: wide-chute models take up more counter space; louder in operation than narrow-chute models.

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Zulay Metal 2-in-1 Lemon Squeezer, Lemon Juicer & Lime Squeezer - Yellow | Citrus Juicer, Lemon Press Stainless Steel, Max Extraction Hand Juicer Gets Every Last Drop, Easy to Clean & Use

Citrus Juicers

Handheld Citrus Press

A compact handheld press for squeezing halved lemons or limes directly over a glass or bowl -- easy to store in a drawer.

What to check before buying: manual effort per fruit; best for occasional, small-batch use.

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Ganiza Smoothie Blender, 14Pcs Portable Personal Blender Shakes & Smoothies | With 3 Portable Cups (1*24oz & 2*17oz), Peak Power 900W Single Serve Smoothie Maker for Kitchen, BPA-Free, Nutritious Recipe

Personal Blenders

Single-Serve Personal Blender

A compact single-serve blender built around a to-go cup that doubles as the blending jar -- a strong fit for one smoothie at a time.

What to check before buying: smaller motor than countertop blenders; may struggle with a lot of ice at once.

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Ninja Professional Blender 2.0, 1200W, Auto-iQ, 72oz Pitcher, BR201AMZ | 1200W Total Crushing blades + Auto-iQ Crush program for smoothies & frozen drinks. 4 speeds. Dishwasher safe.

High-Speed Blenders

64 oz Countertop High-Speed Blender

A large-capacity countertop blender suited to family-sized smoothies and thicker leafy-green blends.

What to check before buying: tall jar height needs clearance under upper cabinets -- measure before buying.

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Ninja BC151NV Blast Portable Blender, Cordless, 18oz. Vessel, Personal Blender-for Shakes & Smoothies, BPA Free, Leakproof-Lid & Sip Spout, USB-C Rechargeable, Dishwasher Safe Parts, Denim Blue

Portable Blenders

USB-C Rechargeable Portable Blender

A rechargeable portable blender with USB-C charging, convenient for topping up on the go without a proprietary cable.

What to check before buying: smaller motor than a countertop blender -- best for softer ingredients and pre-chopped greens.

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Sursip 18oz Glass Water Bottle Set of 6, Clear glass juice bottle for juicing,Reusable Drinking Bottles with Stainless Steel Lid,Beverage Storage Containers for Refrigerator-BPA Free,Leak Proof

Juice Bottles

Glass Juice Bottles Set

A set of glass bottles sized for a day's worth of fresh juice, resistant to staining and odor absorption.

What to check before buying: heavier and more breakage-prone than plastic; hand-wash recommended for painted or labeled bottles.

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How we choose

Every product link on this site is selected using the same disclosed criteria, applied consistently across categories.

Practical fit over marketing claims

We favor listings that clearly disclose feed-chute size, capacity, and material rather than vague marketing copy or unverifiable nutrient claims.

Beginner accessibility

Where relevant, we favor equipment that's easy to set up, use, and clean without prior juicing experience.

Price relative to comparable listings

We consider price only in comparison to similar products, without inventing discounts, ratings, or limited-time claims.

No fake testing claims

We do not publish star ratings, review counts, or claims of hands-on product testing. Our picks reflect editorial research, not personal use.

New to juicing?

Start with a simple setup instead of building a full system on day one.

1. Pick a juicer style first

Decide between masticating and centrifugal based on the produce you'll juice most -- see our comparison guide.

2. Add storage and cleaning basics

A bottle or two and a mesh-screen brush cover the essentials for daily use.

3. Build recipes gradually

Start with a simple two- or three-ingredient green juice before experimenting with flavor balance.

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