Vegan kale, apple and celery juice

Vegan kale, apple and celery juice: a fresh juice with kale, green apple, celery, cucumber and lemon – bright, crisp and lemony.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 125 kcal per serving
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 1 g
• Carbs: 26 g

Ingredients

• 3 leaves of kale
• 1 green apple
• 2 stalks of celery
• 0.5 organic cucumber
• 1 peeled lemon
• Juicer

Method

You’ll need: juicer · chopping board · knife · sieve

1. Wash the kale, green apple, celery and cucumber thoroughly. Peel the lemon and cut it into rough pieces along with the other ingredients.
2. Set up the juicer and put a glass underneath. Feed in the ingredients alternately so the juice is pressed evenly.
3. Start with the cucumber or celery, then juice the kale, apple and lemon. That way the juicer usually runs more smoothly and with less mess.
4. Stir the juice briefly and pour it through a fine sieve if you like it smoother. It tastes freshest straight after juicing.
5. To serve, pour the kale, apple and celery juice into a glass and drink straight away. Add a few ice cubes if you like.

Good to know

A green juice like this tastes surprisingly bright and fresh. It's quick to make and feels light, crisp and pleasantly zingy.

Swaps

Kale → spinach (milder in flavour, also provides folate and vitamin K) Green apple → kiwi (more vitamin C, fruity and tart) Celery → fennel (aromatic, provides vitamin C and potassium) Cucumber → courgette (mild, juicy and easy to juice)

Allergens

Celery is an allergen that must be declared and can trigger reactions even in small amounts. For children, the juice is only advisable in small portions because of its acidity, and in pregnancy it's usually fine as long as the ingredients are washed very thoroughly.

Frequently asked questions

Which vitamins are in kale and lemon?

Both provide vitamin C, and kale also vitamin K and some folate. The exact amount varies with the variety, ripeness and juicer.

Does celery juice suit everyone?

Often yes, but celery can irritate the stomach or mouth in sensitive people and is also a common allergen. If celery doesn't agree with you, it's better to avoid it.

Why is there green apple in this juice?

Green apple brings fruit acid, natural sweetness and small amounts of vitamin C and polyphenols. Only part of these ends up in the juice, and much less of the fibre.

Does cucumber have noteworthy nutrients, or is it mainly water?

Cucumber is mostly water, but it also provides smaller amounts of potassium and some vitamin K. Its main contribution here is the fresh, mild base.

Is the combination of kale and lemon suitable for everyone?

Not always: the lemon's acidity can be unpleasant with a sensitive stomach or reflux. Kale also contains vitamin K, which can be relevant with certain medicines such as anticoagulants.

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