Low Sugar Kale, Apple & Lemon Smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie is bright, refreshing, and genuinely delicious — the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Tart green apple and fresh lemon juice do the heavy lifting here, giving you plenty of natural sweetness and zing without a drop of added sugar in the base recipe. Ginger adds a subtle warmth that balances the earthiness of the kale, while coconut water keeps everything light and hydrating instead of thick or cloying. If you want just a touch more sweetness, a teaspoon of raw honey is offered as a completely optional finish — meaning you stay in full control of what goes in. Blending on high for a full 60 to 90 seconds ensures the kale breaks down completely, so the texture is silky smooth rather than leafy or fibrous. It comes together in minutes and is best served immediately while it's cold and the flavors are at their liveliest.
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2 servings
- 2 cups curly kale leaves, stems removed, roughly torn
- 1 medium green apple, cored and roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 ½ cups coconut water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
Instructions
- 1
Add the coconut water to the blender first, then layer in the kale, chopped apple, lemon juice, grated ginger, and ice.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible kale flecks remaining.
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