Juice Bar Recipe

Prepare produce

Wash kale and spinach thoroughly. Peel and chop cucumber, core and quarter the apple, chop celery, and peel ginger.

If you have a juicer: feed kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, and ginger through the juicer, alternating firmer and leafier ingredients for best extraction. Collect juice in a pitcher.

If you have only a blender: add kale, spinach, cucumber, apple, celery, ginger and 1 cup filtered water to the blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag into a pitcher, pressing solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Add 4 ice cubes to the pitcher or divide among serving glasses. Taste and sweeten with 1 teaspoon honey or agave if desired. Serve immediately over ice.

Prepare produce

Wash and trim the beet (leave on some skin if using in juicer), peel the orange and chop carrots. If using turmeric root, peel and thinly slice.

If using a juicer: run beet, carrots, and orange through the juicer. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon grated turmeric (or ground).

If using a blender: add chopped beet, carrots, peeled orange, 1/2 cup filtered water and turmeric to the blender. Blend until smooth, 60–90 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag to remove pulp, pressing to extract juice.

Add ice to serving glasses. Pour juice over ice, taste, and add honey/agave if desired. Stir and serve immediately.

Prepare produce

Chop pineapple and mango into pieces suitable for your blender or juicer. Rinse mint leaves and pat dry.

If using a juicer: feed pineapple and mango through the juicer, then stir in lime juice and gently bruise and stir in the mint leaves to release aroma before serving.

If using a blender: add pineapple, mango, mint leaves, 1/2 cup coconut water (or filtered water) and lime juice to blender. Blend on high until smooth, 45–60 seconds. Optionally strain for a clearer juice, or serve unstrained for more fiber.

Pour over ice, garnish with a sprig of mint, and add optional chia seeds or protein powder if desired. Serve immediately.

Sweeteners: add honey or agave 1 teaspoon per serving and stir until dissolved. Chia: sprinkle 1 teaspoon chia seeds in the glass and let sit 5 minutes if you want a slight gel. Protein: blend or stir 1 tablespoon protein powder into the juice; if using a blender, add with the other ingredients for smoother integration.

Storage: Fresh juice is best immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24–36 hours; shake well before drinking. For best nutrition and flavor, consume within 12 hours.