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Green Detox Smoothie

A light and refreshing green smoothie made with spinach, cucumber, green apple, banana, lime, and ginger. An easy way to add more fruits and vegetables to your day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 medium green apple cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber chopped
  • 1 frozen banana
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup cold water or coconut water
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Wash the spinach, apple, and cucumber thoroughly.
  2. Add spinach, apple, cucumber, banana, lime juice, ginger, and water to a blender.
  3. Blend for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth.
  4. Add ice and blend again until creamy.
  5. Add additional water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  6. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

For a colder and creamier smoothie, use a frozen banana. Despite the common name “detox smoothie,” this recipe is best described as a convenient fruit-and-vegetable smoothie rather than a medical detox treatment.