First Watch Kale Tonic

green juice in clear glass with lemon and kale garnish.

This copycat First Watch Kale Tonic Recipe is a great way to start your day with a powerhouse of energy. It's full of antioxidants and can help to strengthen your immune system. Not to mention, this kale juice is incredibly easy to make and tastes simply divine.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 2 glasses

Equipment

juicer if not using blender option below
blender
fine mesh strainer
cheesecloth

Ingredients

1 bunch kale lacinato or curly
1 lemon peeled
1 apple fuji or gala
½ cucumber
1½ cup water

Instructions

Blender Instructions

Combine all washed produce in the blender. Pour water over the produce.
Blend on high until completely pureed. You may need to stop the blender and give everything a quick stir to get things moving.
Place a fine mesh strainer (or cheesecloth) over a glass bowl and pour the mixture into the strainer. Stain the mixture so that all the juice falls into the bowl, leaving only the pulp behind.

Juicer Instructions

Cut the cucumber and apples into small pieces that will be able to fit into your juicer.
Slowly feed the ingredients into your juicer. Add water to the juice, and mix to serve. Use ice cubes for a refreshing summer cool drink!

Heather's Helpful Hints

Adjusting Sweetness: If you have a sweet tooth, I'd recommend adding agave nectar to your juice once you're finished.
Optional Ingredients: Add a one-inch piece of fresh ginger for an added kick of flavor. Add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to reap some additional health benefits.
Prepping Ingredients: It's important to wash everything thoroughly before making your juice.
Adding Water: Some readers have noted that water wasn't needed in this recipe. Feel free to adjust this based on personal preferences!

Nutrition

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