After last weeks Almond Joy Chocolate Bark post, I received this message on my Facebook Page from Suzanne Hodgman Hodsden:
That’s really nice, but what about some healthy recipes for us health nuts!
Quite a lot of interesting comments followed hers and a good debate was had by all –except me, I just post the recipes and try to stay out of the debates. And furthermore, while I don’t spend a good deal of time on Facebook, I must confess, I have become a Twitter-a-holic. So hop on over there and send me a tweet.
Today’s recipe is for Green Lemonade. Andrea (a friend of my good friend Chris) turned me on to this delightful drink, which was originally conceived by Natalia Rose.
Green Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale, use stalks and all
- 1 cucumber, I leave the skin on
- 1 lemon, I leave the peel on
- 1 Granny Smith apple, remove core
Instructions
- Juice all ingredients with a juicer
- Place green lemonade in glasses
- Serve
Equipment
I often enjoy serving this yummy, healthy green beverage in wine glasses. Remember to drink it slowly, so that you can absorb and digest every ounce of green goodness.
Speaking of healthy goodness, Diane from The W.H.O.L.E. Gang is starting her 30 Day Food Revolution on April 26th. She has asked 30 different bloggers to join her in sharing how to shift from processed foods or unhealthy foods to the foods our bodies need and love. Check it out!
Kira says
How do you juice the ingredients? In a blender? Or is there some fancy machine I don’t know about.
Thank you.
Marissa says
This green drink looks and sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it! I enjoy your recipes and blogs and have been following you for some time now. I’ve linked your blog on my site and look forward to hearing more about what you have to offer! Thank you!
Brittany says
do you use a juicer for this recipe? or would a blender work?
Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen) says
I like to add a little cayenne to juices like this- helps slow the sipping and increase the circulation of these power foods.
erin says
I don’t want to live in a world without room for Almond Joy bark……..
Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free says
This sounds so refreshing. I broke my juicer…I need to get a new one. When I make a green smoothie, I find there’s a subtle sweetness in the greens – I love using cucumbers, apples, kale, spinach, and cabbage. Ginger is a favorite of mine, too.
Annie says
Now looks and sounds really easy. I am putting it on my list of things to try this week. Thanks for all the great recipes. I have made your crackers and LOVE them.
Annie
Dominique says
I make a similar drink to this every day, it is great for energy! I used to have a juicer but found the clean up to be a bit of a hassle. Now I prefer to blend everything in my blender (with some added water to facilitate the process) and strain through a nutmilk bag or fine muslin set in a mesh strainer. It is a great and cheap alternative to using a juicer :)
Kilee says
Wow! This looks delicious! I must try the recipe. Perfect for spring time!
lynn rhodes says
do you have to have a juicer,or can you use a blender?
Shelly says
Hi there Lynn, You can blend it up then strain it trough a nut milk bag if you don’t want all of the fiber, otherwise enjoy it as a green smoothie. :) Shelly