Some mornings need a quick re-boot, like this super delicious, nutrient packed apple, kale, lime, basil green juice!
Do you ever have those mornings where, no matter how many cups of coffee you knock back, there’s just no energy flowing at all?
Mr. Spicy said it best this morning after I stumbled back in to the bedroom, 2 cups of coffee down, 2 breakfasts made, 2 lunches packed, and multiple school papers signed, with a dazed look on my face.
Not firing all your cylinders this morning babe?
Bingo!
Did someone swap out the regular for decaf???
Maybe I can blame the rain…
Or, maybe I can blame these gluten-free Bacon Banana Pancakes with Salted Macadamia Nuts I inhaled yesterday morning at a pre-Gluten-Free Wellness Retreat planning meeting at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort…
Note to my gluten-free friends in San Diego or traveling to San Diego, I highly recommend the Park Hyatt Aviara for not only lots of delicious gluten-free menu options, but also because the chef and staff have been well-trained about food intolerances and food allergies, and take all precautions to avoid cross contamination. Of course you should always address any dietary concerns with the chef and staff when dining out.
Or maybe, just maybe, some mornings simply need a little re-booting to fire up your day…
Like this super delicious fresh pressed Apple Kale Lime Basil Green Juice which was absolutely, positively, just the ticket to energize my day!
Oh, and it’s SO tasty, I think I might even get my kids to drink it.
If they were blindfolded 🙂
The apple adds the perfect touch of sweetness, the basil is pure morning aromatherapy, the kale is, well kale, and super nutritious, and the lime adds a fabulous hint of tart.
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Here’s the easy recipe…
Re-Boot Green Juice {Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo}
Re-Boot Green Juice: Apple Kale Lime Basil
Ingredients
- 1 whole chopped apple with skin, core and seeds removed
- 2 cups kale, loosely packed fresh chopped
- 1 whole lime, skin removed
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
Instructions
- In a juicer: Place all fruit and veggies in your juicer,and juice per manufacturers directions.
- In a blender: Place all fruits and veggies, plus filtered water or coconut water as needed, in a blender and blend until smooth. If you prefer your juice pulp-free, strain the mixture through a strainer or cheesecloth.
Nutrition
Cheers!
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Hi There! I’m EA, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) in sunny San Diego. I create easy, DELICIOUS gluten free recipes & low FODMAP recipes for a wide variety of diets. Learn more about my nutrition philosophy and my nutrition coaching for digestive health, autoimmune disease, wellness nutrition, & vibrant aging. Sign up for my newsletter, or get in touch~I’d love to connect with you!
I like green drinks a lot. The recipe you made looks really nutritious, I’ll make it with my wife. Thank you for this recipe.
Hi there,
This is a wonderful recipe. I loved this so much that I featured it in my best of post 33 HEALTHY Green Drinks For St Patrick’s Day.
I have not shared the exact recipe, only one image and a small quote from here.
All credits are given to you and linked back to this page.
Have a fantastic day!
Katherine from GreenThickies.com
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I love the vibrant color. Just looking at it I feel like I’ve done something good for myself. The basil would definitely take it over the top for me.
Hi Sharon-So glad you stopped by! My first suggestion for easing in to green smoothies, is to go low on the green, and higher on the “not green” 🙂 This particular juice, you really don’t taste the “green” because of the sweetness of the apple, and I think a little sour always helps too. You might want to try this Kale Frosty which is a favorite of mine. I do 2 cups of kale, but if you start with 1 cup, plus lots of ice, I think you will barely notice the “green” at all. Cheers!
This juice would definitely boost my day! Like a direct infusion right into my blood stream!
It really is a great pick me up Jeanette 🙂
great smoothie combo but I want those pancakes ha
LOL Rebecca! Those pancake were worth every single sweet, salty calorie 🙂
Super zippy combo Miss EA. I am one of the unfortunates who can’t have caffeine except in small (ineffective) amounts. I rely on strong green juices sometimes – as well as my matcha tea (just a little caffeine). I love the basil in this. I usually use mint in something like this (kale/apple juices) but basil, hmmm. Must give that a go.
Oh, my condolences on no caffeine 🙁 If that were my fate, I would be juicing every day 🙂 The basil was delicious, but mint sounds fabulous too!
Thanks Regan! And, yes, those pancakes were absolutely, positively splurge worthy!!!! 🙂
I love green juice to re-boot! One of my favorite combos is simply spinach/cucumber/apple/lemon.
I’m sure you have lots of busy days too w/ your boy where you need a good re-boot Andrea 🙂 Love your green juice combo too!