Can you juice kale stems?

Yes, you can feed the entire kale leaf into your juicer, including the stems. Be sure to wash the kale leaves first.

Can I just juice kale without the other ingredients?

Yes, you can just juice kale, but it will not taste good. Kale is best juiced with other ingredients to help balance the flavors.

Can I store kale juice?

Fresh kale juice is best served right away, but it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Give it a shake before serving if it starts to separate.

Is kale juice good for weight loss?

Fresh vegetable juices like kale juice can be a part of a weight loss program, especially if they replace sugary beverages. But, it's always important to consume juices in moderation, even those made with vegetables. Consult your healthcare provider if you have questions about whether juices are appropriate for you to drink or not (especially if you are sensitive to vitamin k).

Kale Juice Recipe with Apple (Juicer or Blender)

Ingredients

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1 bunch kale (curly or lacinato)
1 lemon, peeled
1 cucumber
1 green apple
1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger

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Instructions

Wash and pat dry your kale leaves.
Cut the cucumber and apple into pieces small enough to fit through your juicer’s feeding tube.
Then, turn on your juicer. Feed the ingredients into the juicer, including the kale leaves and stems. Alternate hard and soft ingredients to help the juicer run the most efficiently.
Turn off the juicer and serve your juice immediately.

Notes

BLENDER INSTRUCTIONS: If you don’t have a juicer, you can use a Vitamix to make the juice. Combine the ingredients with a little water in the base of a blender. Blend on high and then strain the juicer through a nut milk bag.
Green juice is best served immediately. But, you can always store any leftover juice in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Shake the container before drinking.
You can use green or red apples for this recipe.
You can use any type of cucumber for this recipe including English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers. I do not peel them first.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Juice
Method: Juicer
Cuisine: Juicing
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 35
Sugar: 6.1 g
Sodium: 17 mg
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg