Description
A healthy and refreshing drink made with kale, apples, and mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh kale, washed and stems removed
- 2 medium Fuji apples, cored and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup filtered water (adjust for thickness)
Instructions
- Wash the kale, apples, and mint under cold water. Chop the apples into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, combine kale, chopped apples, mint leaves, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a jug.
- Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed and blend again briefly.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance freshness before serving.
- Serve chilled over ice and garnish with mint leaves or apple slices.
Notes
- This drink is best served cold for maximum refreshment.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding a little honey or agave syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg