Spring Green Juice

This fresh green juice blends cucumber, leafy greens, apple, and lime with cilantro for a clean, herbaceous profile. Light and hydrating, it offers a balance of mild sweetness and bright acidity, making it a practical option for a refreshing morning or afternoon beverage.

Ingredients

• ½ (25 g) lime [or lemon], peeled
• ½ (150 g) cucumber, halved
• 1 cup (25 g) baby spinach [or kale or romaine]
• 2 Tablespoons (3 g) fresh cilantro leaves [or mint or parsley], optional
• ½ (115 g) green apple [or pear], halved and seeded
• 2 cups (480 ml) cold water

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades. Enjoy within 24 hours for maximum flavor and nutrients.
3. Optional: Strain the blend through a fine mesh strainer to separate the fiber from the juice. This fiber can be repurposed in cooking/baking or simply composted.

Notes

This juice is a great starter recipe with ample opportunity for substitutions & modifications. Experiment with your favorite vegetables/fruits using this recipe as a formula to help guide you. This refreshing green drink offers a crisp, clean flavor with a naturally bright and hydrating profile. Spinach and cilantro contribute antioxidants and plant compounds, while lime adds vitamin C and apple brings natural sweetness. If you strain it, you’ll get a smoother texture but lose most of the naturally occurring fiber; keeping it unstrained preserves all that plant-based fiber. It’s also ideal to drink this fresh, since some nutrients—especially water‑soluble ones like vitamin C—naturally diminish within about 24 hours.

Nutrition

1 serving (267 ml)

• Calories: 40

• Total Fat: 0.22g

• Total Carbohydrate: 10g

  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 6g

• Protein: 0.97g

• Cholesterol: 5.63mg

• Sodium: 15mg