Green Detox Smoothie Cucumber (Printer-friendly)
A bright blend of cucumber, ginger, spinach, and apple for a nourishing drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Greens
01 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
02 - 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
→ Fruits
03 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
04 - 1/2 ripe banana
→ Flavor & Add-ins
05 - 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
06 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Liquids
07 - 1 cup cold water or coconut water
→ Optional Boosts
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
# How to Prepare:
01 - Place spinach, cucumber, apple, banana, ginger, lemon juice, and water or coconut water into blender container.
02 - If using, sprinkle in chia seeds and mint leaves.
03 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
04 - Taste and modify flavor: add additional lemon juice for brightness, extra ginger for heat, or ice cubes for colder temperature.
05 - Pour into glasses and enjoy right away for maximum freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ginger gives you a gentle morning wake-up call without coffee jitters
- It takes five minutes flat and tastes like a spa day in a glass
02 -
- Frozen banana makes this taste like a milkshake without any dairy
- The ginger intensity depends on how fresh it is so start small
03 -
- Start your blender on low speed to avoid spinach getting stuck under the blades
- If your blender struggles, add liquid first then gradually add greens