Green Detox Smoothie Cucumber (Printer-friendly)
Nutritious green blend with cucumber, ginger, apple, and leafy greens for an energizing start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Greens
01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, washed
02 - 1 small cucumber (about 4.2 oz), peeled and chopped
03 - 1 celery stalk, chopped
→ Fruit
04 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped
05 - 1 ripe banana
06 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Spices & Add-ins
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
→ Liquid
09 - 1 cup cold water or coconut water
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Prepare:
01 - Add the spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, banana, lime juice, ginger, and chia seeds (if using) to a blender.
02 - Pour in the cold water or coconut water.
03 - Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding a bit of honey or agave syrup if desired.
05 - Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ginger gives you that gentle morning wake-up without coffee jitters
- It tastes suspiciously fresh, like you're drinking a garden that someone just watered
02 -
- A cold smoothie masks any vegetable bitterness, so add ice cubes if your ingredients aren't chilled
- The ginger flavor mellows slightly after sitting, so if you want more kick, add it fresh just before serving
03 -
- Freeze your banana chunks ahead of time for an extra creamy texture that eliminates the need for ice
- Start with less liquid than you think you need, it's much easier to thin it out than to fix something too watery