Green Balance Juice

Move over Green Monster smoothies. . . . .this Green Balance Juice is where it is at these days.

I liked Green Monster smoothies, but I absolutely love this Green Balance Juice!!

Kale + lemon + ginger + dates. . . . might sound disgusting, but I promise it tastes amazing.

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I discovered this beverage when I went to San Francisco for a girls weekend. My friend Anna and I ate at the mall food court, which sounds disgusting, but this was a high-end food court complete with vegan options and this kale drink. I ordered the drink hoping it would taste good, but I was blown away by how these simple ingredients could be so good together. When I got home, I was excited to recreate this drink in my own kitchen, and I’m happy to report the recipe is definitely a replicate of what I had from the restaurant.

Craig and I have literally been drinking one of these beverages every day for the past week and a half, and I don’t see us growing tired of them any time soon.

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Green Balance Juice

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice

2-3 stalks of kale leaves

3 dried dates

1 piece of crystallized ginger

squeeze of fresh lemon

3 ice cubes

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth.

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The size of crystallized ginger I used.

I often add in plain protein powder since I have a hard time finding other protein sources for my diet. Craig likes to add cucumber slices. Whatever your variation, this beverage is amazing and a very easy way to get a serving of veggies in for the day—and kale nonetheless which is a powerhouse food!

Enjoy!

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14 Comments

  1. 9.11.13
    Sarah said:

    sounds good! i’d definitely give it a try πŸ™‚

  2. 9.11.13
    Krissie J said:

    Oooh I’m definitely going to try this! πŸ™‚

  3. 9.11.13
    Your Sis :) said:

    I like the pictures taken on your new counter tops πŸ™‚ I want to see more pictures of your new house!!

    • 9.14.13
      Michelle said:

      I think you should just come and see it in person. You know the pictures will never do justice.

  4. 9.12.13
    Yolanda said:

    I’m with the others!

  5. 9.14.13

    I’m so excited to go try this! It sounds amazing! I discovered crystallized ginger on that trip (although its probably healthier in a smoothie than a cocktail) and am obsessed!