This is the juice I make when someone tells me they don’t like green juice. The strawberries and apple run the show, and the spinach just quietly comes along for the ride. Kids tend to like it because it’s pink and it doesn’t taste like vegetables.
The sneaky part is the spinach. It’s full of folate, iron and antioxidants, all of which matter for your brain, and you can’t taste any of it.
Why these ingredients work
Spinach brings folate, iron and a stack of antioxidants that support brain function, all hidden behind the strawberry and apple. Carrots add beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A. Strawberries themselves are packed with vitamin C and polyphenols. The lemon keeps the sweetness honest and stops it tasting flat.
FAQ
Can kids have this?
Yes, it’s the one my own kids will actually drink. Go easy on the lemon if they find it too sharp, and consider cutting it with a little water for younger ones.
Is spinach in juice actually good for you?
Spinach is rich in folate, iron and antioxidants. Juicing removes the fibre, so you lose that benefit, but the nutrients mostly survive.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Definitely. Frozen strawberries are often picked riper than fresh ones, so they can taste even sweeter.
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Strawberry Lemon Apple Spinach and Carrot Juice
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or blender and sieve
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries hulled
- 1/2 lemon peeled
- 2 apples cored
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 carrots scrubbed
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash the strawberries, spinach, apples and carrots. Hull the strawberries and core the apples.
- Feed the spinach and carrots through first, then the apples, strawberries and lemon.
- Stir, pour and enjoy immediately.
Blender method
- Chop everything roughly and add to a blender with a splash of water.
- Blend until completely smooth, then strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag.
- Serve chilled.