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Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 2 hours
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 organic apple, cored
• 2 cups organic kale
• 1 organic cucumber
• ½ organic lemon, juiced

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a juicer, except the lemon juice. Add the lemon juice to the glass and stir to combine. If you do not have a juicer, you can use a blender and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.