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TODAY Show co-anchor Natalie Morales might be the ultimate morning person. Wondering what gets her going so bright and early? Her 4 a.m. juices could have something to do with it.

“Every morning, I make my ‘green’ juice,” Morales recently told Today.com. “It’s not always green, as I add berries or other fruits. The base ingredient is spinach or kale—I never measure, but using a NutriBullet, I fill all ingredients to about the max line and add water. Usually, I add frozen mango, some coconut water (about ¼ cup), and a squirt of lemon. Sometimes I add a half banana if I want a more smooth and substantive juice.”

Not a bad breakfast, eh? Here’s how to make what Natalie’s is drinking this week:

Ingredients:
Baby kale 
Cucumber
Lemon juice
¼ cup coconut water
½ apple
Mint sprig
1 tsp. chia seeds
Frozen mango 

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients, add water to the max line, and blend. Bottom’s up!

Try out these other delish green “juices” (since Natalie doesn’t strain her concoctions or put them in a blender, they’re technically smoothies),  designed to start your day right:

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