Description
Green juice is a revitalizing blend of fresh greens and fruits that energizes your day and boosts your health. This vibrant drink combines kale, spinach, cucumber, green apple, lemon juice, and ginger for a deliciously balanced flavor profile. Perfect as a refreshing breakfast option or post-workout pick-me-up, this recipe is easy to customize based on what you have available. Sip on this liquid sunshine and feel your energy levels soar!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium green apple (Granny Smith), diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 cup water or coconut water
Instructions
- Wash all greens thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry.
- Roughly chop the kale and spinach; cut the cucumber into chunks.
- In a blender, combine chopped greens, cucumber, apple, lemon juice, ginger, and water/coconut water.
- Blend on high speed until smooth (about 30 seconds), scraping down the sides as needed.
- Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Serve immediately over ice or garnish with extra lemon/apple slice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute spinach with Swiss chard or add pineapple for extra sweetness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake well before serving.