Description
Refresh and detoxify with this vibrant green juice, loaded with nutrients from fresh vegetables and fruits. It’s an ideal way to kickstart your day or enjoy a revitalizing afternoon boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized cucumbers
- 4 stalks of celery
- 1 green apple
- 1 lemon
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 cup of kale
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional)
- 4 cups of filtered water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the Vegetables and Fruits: Thoroughly wash all vegetables and fruits under cold running water using a vegetable brush for cucumbers and apples.
- Chop the Ingredients:
- Slice cucumbers into quarters.
- Cut celery stalks into 2-3 inch pieces.
- Core the green apple and cut into wedges (skin on for added nutrients).
- Peel the lemon and ginger.
- Rinse spinach and kale leaves and pat dry.
- Prepare the Chia Seeds: Soak chia seeds in a small bowl with a bit of water for 10-15 minutes until they expand.
- Juicing the Ingredients:
- If using a juicer, add cucumbers, celery, green apple, lemon, ginger, spinach, and kale in that order.
- If using a blender, combine all chopped ingredients with filtered water and blend until smooth.
- Straining the Juice (if using a blender): Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher, pressing down to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
- Mixing in Chia Seeds: Stir in the soaked chia seeds for added texture and health benefits.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the juice and adjust sweetness with honey or agave syrup if desired. Add more filtered water for a thinner consistency.
- Chill the Juice: Serve over ice or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour into glasses and garnish with a slice of lemon or cucumber, or sprinkle chia seeds on top.
Notes
- This juice is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a short time.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your taste preferences and what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes