Green Juice
Green juice is a refreshing, nutrient-packed drink that combines the vibrant flavors of leafy greens, crisp cucumber, and zesty apples. Perfect for brunch, post-workout revitalization, or an invigorating afternoon pick-me-up, this juice boasts a delightful taste that even skeptics will love. With just a few fresh ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll be sipping on this energizing elixir in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 2 servings (2 cups total) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (60g)
- 1 cup curly kale (30g)
- 1 medium cucumber (250g)
- 1 large Granny Smith apple (180g)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (10g)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the spinach and kale under cold water. Pat dry with a towel.
- Chop the cucumber and apple into smaller pieces for easy juicing.
- Squeeze half a lemon to extract juice and peel the ginger.
- Feed the greens, cucumber, apple, lemon juice, and ginger through the juicer.
- Taste test and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
- Serve chilled over ice; garnish with mint leaves or an apple slice for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg