Description
This vibrant and nutrient-packed green juice combines the goodness of spinach, cucumber, apple, and kiwi, with a touch of lemon and ginger for extra zest. Perfect for a healthy start to your day or a St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 green apple, cored and chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled (optional)
- 1 cup cold water or coconut water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Wash and prep all your fruits and vegetables. Peel and chop the cucumber, kiwi, and ginger for easier blending. - Blend:
In a blender, combine the spinach, green apple, cucumber, kiwi, lemon juice, ginger (if using), and water. Blend until smooth and no large chunks remain. - Strain (Optional):
If you prefer a smoother juice, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing down with a spoon to extract the liquid. - Serve:
Pour the juice into a glass over ice cubes if desired. Garnish with a lemon slice or a sprig of mint for extra flair.
Notes
- If you want a sweeter juice, you can add a bit of honey or a sweetener of your choice.
- For a more tropical twist, substitute coconut water with pineapple juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink, Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0g