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Kale, Cucumber & Green Apple Juice with Ginger and Lemon

A refreshing, diabetes-friendly juice made with seasonal produce that prioritizes low sugar and high nutrients, ideal for cozy brunches or nutritious snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Brunch
Cuisine: Healthy, Seasonal
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Juicing Ingredients
  • 2 cups large handfuls kale leaves, stems removed
  • 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped Granny Smith or other tart variety
  • 1 medium cucumber, unpeeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small pear, optional, for extra sweetness Use half if very ripe
  • 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled About 1 inch
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced About 2 tablespoons
  • ½ cup cold water or chilled green tea, optional To adjust consistency
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax, optional For fiber and texture
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon or sea salt, optional Flavor enhancer

Method
 

Juicing Method
  1. Wash all vegetables and fruit thoroughly. Remove kale stems, core the apple, and cut everything into sizes that fit your juicer chute.
  2. Start feeding softer items (kale, lemon, ginger) alternately with firmer items (cucumber, apple, celery) into the juicer.
  3. Once juiced, stir in a pinch of cinnamon or salt if desired. Add 1/2 cup cold water or chilled green tea if you prefer a milder flavor or more volume.
  4. Serve immediately over ice or chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes for a colder drink.
Blender Method
  1. Wash and roughly chop ingredients. If your blender is less powerful, peel the ginger and chop smaller.
  2. Add water (1/2 cup) or chilled green tea first, then kale, cucumber, celery, apple, pear (if using), ginger, and lemon juice into the blender.
  3. Blend on high until completely smooth, 45–90 seconds depending on the blender power.
  4. For a clearer juice, pour through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag. If you like the thicker texture, skip the straining.
  5. Stir in chia or ground flax for extra fiber and let sit for 5–10 minutes.

Notes

Consume fresh juice within 24–48 hours for optimal flavor and nutrient retention. Best served cold.