Green Detox Smoothie Ginger (Printer-friendly)
A vibrant blend of leafy greens, green apple, and zesty ginger for a fresh start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed
02 - 1/2 cup kale leaves, stems removed
→ Fruits
03 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
04 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
05 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
06 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Flavor & Boosters
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional to taste
→ Liquids
10 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened coconut water
11 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How to Prepare:
01 - Place spinach, kale, green apple, banana, pineapple, lemon juice, ginger, and chia seeds (if using) into the blender container.
02 - Pour in cold water or coconut water and add ice cubes to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth and no leafy chunks remain.
04 - Taste the smoothie and blend in honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ginger gives you this gentle wake up call without the caffeine crash
- You can literally throw everything in without measuring precisely and it still works
02 -
- Over-blending can make it warm so use frozen fruit or ice to keep it chilled
- The ginger flavor gets stronger as it sits so drink this fresh
03 -
- Invest in a good blender or you will have chunks of kale ruining the experience
- Pre-portion ingredients in freezer bags for instant breakfast