Detox Green Smoothie Ginger Lemon (Printable)

A nutrient-packed blend of leafy greens, ginger, and lemon offering a revitalizing boost.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and loosely packed

02 - 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed and chopped

03 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped

04 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

05 - 1/2 avocado

06 - 1 cup cold coconut water or filtered water

07 - Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)

08 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)

11 - 4 to 6 ice cubes

01 - Place spinach, kale, apple, banana, avocado, coconut water, and lemon juice into the blender.

02 - Add grated ginger, chia seeds if using, maple syrup or honey if desired, and ice cubes.

03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.

04 - Taste and modify sweetness or thickness by adding more liquid or sweetener as needed.

05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

01 -

It wakes you up gently with bright citrus and warming ginger instead of relying on caffeine.
The creamy avocado makes it filling enough to replace a full meal without feeling heavy.
You can toss in whatever greens are wilting in your fridge and it still tastes fresh.

02 -

Always blend greens with liquid first before adding frozen or hard ingredients or you will end up with chunks stuck at the bottom.
If your blender is not super powerful, chop the apple and ginger smaller so it does not overheat trying to pulverize big pieces.

03 -

Add a scoop of plant-based protein powder if you want this to be a full meal replacement instead of just a snack.
Use frozen banana instead of fresh and skip the ice for an even creamier, thicker texture that feels like soft serve.