What Can You Juice? A Beginner’s Guide to Fruits and Vegetables
By RawLifeFlow • Updated September 2026
What fruits and vegetables can you put in a juicer?
Many fruits and vegetables can go through a home juicer, including apples, carrots, celery, cucumbers, beets, leafy greens, citrus, pineapple, pears, grapes, tomatoes, and fresh ginger.
Some ingredients produce a lot of juice. Others contribute mostly flavor. A few foods, such as bananas and avocados, are usually better blended because their soft, creamy texture does not produce much juice.
The best place to begin is with produce you already enjoy.
Quick Guide: What Works Well in a Juicer?
Apples
Yes- Flavor:
- Sweet to tart
- Pairs well with:
- Carrot, celery, cucumber, beet, ginger, lemon, leafy greens
Wash apples before cutting them. Remove damaged areas and cut the fruit into pieces that fit your juicer. Follow your juicer manufacturer's instructions regarding seeds and cores.
Carrots
Yes- Flavor:
- Mild and naturally sweet
- Pairs well with:
- Apple, ginger, beet, orange, lemon, celery
Carrots are an easy ingredient for beginners because they combine well with both fruits and vegetables.
Celery
Yes- Flavor:
- Fresh, savory and slightly salty
- Pairs well with:
- Cucumber, apple, lemon, carrot, leafy greens
Celery contains plenty of water and works well as part of a lighter vegetable-forward juice.
Cucumbers
Yes- Flavor:
- Mild and refreshing
- Pairs well with:
- Celery, lemon, lime, apple, mint, leafy greens
Cucumber is useful when you want more liquid without adding an especially strong flavor.
Beets
Yes- Flavor:
- Earthy and mildly sweet
- Pairs well with:
- Carrot, apple, orange, lemon, ginger
A small amount can add strong color and earthy flavor. Beet juice can stain cutting boards, counters and clothing, so prepare it carefully.
Leafy Greens
Yes- Flavor:
- Green, earthy or slightly bitter
- Pairs well with:
- Apple, cucumber, celery, lemon, pineapple
Examples include kale, spinach, romaine and similar leafy greens. Leafy greens usually produce less liquid than high-water ingredients, so combine them with produce such as cucumber, celery or apple.
Lemons and Limes
Yes- Flavor:
- Bright, tart and acidic
- Pairs well with:
- Almost any vegetable-forward combination
A small amount of citrus can brighten a juice considerably. Peel citrus when appropriate for your juicer and recipe.
Oranges and Grapefruit
Yes- Flavor:
- Sweet-tart citrus
- Pairs well with:
- Carrot, beet, ginger and other citrus
Remove the outer peel before using the fruit in most conventional juicers.
Pineapple
Yes- Flavor:
- Sweet and tropical
- Pairs well with:
- Cucumber, lime, ginger, leafy greens
Remove the tough outer skin and crown before juicing.
Pears
Yes- Flavor:
- Mild and sweet
- Pairs well with:
- Ginger, cucumber, leafy greens, lemon
Pears can substitute for apples when you want a softer, different kind of sweetness.
Grapes
Yes- Flavor:
- Sweet
- Pairs well with:
- Lemon, cucumber, apple
Wash thoroughly and remove any damaged fruit before juicing.
Tomatoes
Yes- Flavor:
- Savory and slightly acidic
- Pairs well with:
- Celery, cucumber, herbs, lemon
Tomato-based juices can provide a savory alternative to sweeter fruit combinations.
Ginger
Yes, in small amounts- Flavor:
- Spicy and aromatic
- Pairs well with:
- Apple, carrot, beet, lemon, pineapple
Fresh ginger is powerful. Beginners may want to start with a small piece and adjust future batches to taste.
Foods That Are Usually Better Blended
Some foods are nutritious but do not work especially well in an extraction-style juicer.
Bananas are soft and starchy and are usually better in smoothies.
Avocados are creamy and high in fat rather than juice, making them much better suited to blending.
Very soft fruits may produce relatively little juice compared with the amount of pulp left behind.
That does not make these foods undesirable. It simply means a blender may be the better tool. For more on the difference, see our guide on juicing vs blending.
A Simple Formula for Your First Juice
If you are experimenting without a recipe, try building your juice from three parts:
A high-liquid base
Cucumber, celery, apple, orange or similar produce.
A second fruit or vegetable
Carrot, beet, leafy greens, pear or pineapple.
A flavor accent
Lemon, lime, ginger or fresh herbs.
Start simple. Three ingredients are enough to discover combinations you like.
Prepare Produce Safely
Wash fresh produce thoroughly under running water before preparing it, including produce you plan to peel. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises against washing fruits and vegetables with soap or household detergent.
Cut away damaged or bruised portions, and follow the preparation and size instructions supplied with your juicer. For more, see the FDA produce safety guidance.
Juicing Does Not Replace Whole Fruits and Vegetables
Juicing can be another way to enjoy fruits and vegetables, but it does not replace eating whole produce.
Most extraction-style juicers separate much of the pulp from the liquid. Because fiber is concentrated in the solid portions of fruits and vegetables, much of that fiber is removed during conventional juicing.
Think of fresh juice as an addition to a varied eating pattern rather than a replacement for whole produce. For a broader perspective, see Mayo Clinic’s overview of juicing.
Easy Combinations to Try
- Carrot + Apple + Ginger
Sweet, earthy and lightly spicy.
- Cucumber + Celery + Lemon
Light, crisp and tart.
- Beet + Carrot + Apple
Earthy, colorful and mildly sweet.
Apple + Cucumber + Spinach
Mild, fresh and green.
Pineapple + Cucumber + Lime
Bright and tropical.
Want more combinations? Explore our Fruit and Vegetable Juice Combinations Guide or browse the RawLifeFlow Juice Recipes collection.
Make It Your Own
There is no need to start with complicated recipes. Choose two or three ingredients you already recognize, make a small batch, taste it, and adjust the next one.
RawLifeFlow helps you log what you made, remember combinations you enjoyed, explore recipes, and build a consistent juicing routine over time.
Wellness Notice
RawLifeFlow provides general wellness and nutrition information for educational purposes. Nutrition information may be estimated and can vary based on ingredients, quantities and preparation. RawLifeFlow is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. For individual health or dietary guidance, consult an appropriate qualified professional.