Detox Green Smoothie Spinach (Printer-friendly)
Nutrient-packed blend of spinach, ginger, apple, and banana for a quick revitalizing boost.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed
02 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
03 - 1 medium ripe banana
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
05 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Liquids & Add-ins
06 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened coconut water
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place spinach, green apple, banana, ginger, and lemon juice into a high-speed blender.
02 - Pour in cold water or coconut water, then add ice cubes, chia seeds, and sweetener if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth and creamy without chunks.
04 - Taste and modify sweetness or thickness by adding more honey, maple syrup, or water as preferred.
05 - Divide evenly into two glasses and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes five minutes, which means no excuses on rushed mornings.
- That ginger kick wakes you up better than coffee ever could.
- You can actually taste the apple and spinach, not just green sludge.
02 -
- A high-speed blender makes an enormous difference—regular blenders can work, but you might end up with a slightly grainy texture that catches in your teeth.
- Don't skip the fresh lemon juice; it's not just flavor, it's what keeps this from oxidizing to a murky brown color within minutes.
03 -
- Frozen spinach works in a pinch, though fresh tastes noticeably better and blends more smoothly.
- Keep peeled ginger in your freezer—it grates better than fresh and stays fresh for months, a quiet game-changer for smoothies.