Cinnamon Free Kale, Apple & Lemon Smoothie
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Curly kale brings an earthy backbone while fresh green apple keeps things crisp and naturally sweet, and a generous pour of lemon juice ties it all together with a citrusy punch. Grated ginger adds just enough warmth and zing without any of the spice blends that can sneak unwanted ingredients into your glass. Coconut water does the heavy lifting as the liquid base, lending a subtle sweetness and a boost of electrolytes that plain water simply can't match. A drizzle of raw honey is entirely optional, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on how tart your apple and lemon are running that day. Everything goes into the blender in one shot and comes out silky smooth in under two minutes, making this an easy win on a busy morning.
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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)
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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