Healthy Kale Lemonade
A refreshing and nutritious twist on traditional lemonade, packed with vitamins and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 2 cups water
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your kale by washing the leaves thoroughly, drying them, and chopping into smaller pieces.
- Juicing the lemon involves cutting it in half and squeezing the juice into a measuring cup.
- Blend kale, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture if you prefer a smoother drink, or skip for added fiber.
- Chill the kale lemonade and serve with ice cubes if desired.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with a lemon slice or mint.
Notes
Adjust sweetness and consistency to taste. Experiment with variations by adding berries or mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kale, lemonade, healthy drinks, vegan recipes, summer drinks