Alkaline Smoothie Cubes
Servings: 8
These alkaline smoothie cubes are one of my easiest prep-ahead recipes. Kale, collard greens, cucumber, parsley and lime blend once and freeze into 8 cubes. Drop one or two into any smoothie for an easy hit of alkaline greens, and skip washing leaves every morning.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 1 cucumber peeled if desired, cut into chunks
- 3 cup kale tough stems removed, chopped
- 3 cup collard greens tough stems removed, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves and tender stems
- alkaline water⠀ for blending
Instructions
- Add the lime juice, cucumber, kale, collard greens and parsley to a blender in the order listed. Pulse a few times, then blend on high until smooth, adding a little alkaline water if needed.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender. Add enough alkaline water to reach the 4-cup (32-ounce) line and blend again.
- Pour into two standard 16-well ice cube trays and tap them gently on the counter to release any air bubbles. Freeze until solid, several hours or overnight.
- Pop the cubes out of the trays and store in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
- To use, add the cubes to your favorite smoothie in place of or in addition to the leafy greens.
Notes
- Ingredient Swaps: Lemon juice or raw apple cider vinegar can replace the lime juice. Plain filtered water works in place of the alkaline water.
- Greens Swap: Any leafy green or bok choy, cabbage or broccoli can replace the kale and collards. Celery, lettuce or bell pepper can stand in for the cucumber.
- Cooked Greens: If you prefer cooked greens, lightly steam or blanch them first, then add more water or greens to reach the 4-cup line.
- Freezing: Store the cubes in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Add them to the blender straight from frozen in place of fresh greens.
Nutrition
Serving: 4cubes, Calories: 28kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 250mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 3542IU, Vitamin C: 48mg, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 1mg
