Detox Green Smoothie Spinach (Print version)

A vibrant blend of spinach, ginger, and fruit for an energizing and natural cleanse.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and packed

02 - 1 medium banana, peeled

03 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped

04 - 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted

05 - 1 cup cold coconut water (or filtered water)

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated

07 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

09 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (to taste)

01 - Place spinach, banana, green apple, avocado, coconut water, ginger, lemon juice, and chia seeds (if using) into a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, approximately 45 to 60 seconds.

03 - Taste and add maple syrup or honey if a sweeter flavor is preferred.

04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnished with a lemon slice or extra chia seeds.

01 -

It tastes like actual fruit and doesn't have that chalky, virtuous smoothie aftertaste that makes you question your life choices.
Five minutes from counter to glass means no excuses, even on mornings when you can barely find your keys.
The ginger gives it a subtle warmth that keeps it interesting instead of tasting like drinking lawn clippings.

02 -

If you're using frozen banana, reduce the liquid slightly or it gets too thin and watery instead of creamy.
Fresh ginger will transform this from 'okay smoothie' to 'why does this taste so good'—it's the secret nobody talks about.
Lemon juice prevents that slightly bitter taste that green smoothies sometimes have, which is why it's worth squeezing fresh instead of using a bottle.

03 -

Blend on high speed and listen for the sound to shift from grinding to smooth—that's your signal to stop, not the recipe saying 45 to 60 seconds.
Cold ingredients matter more than ice cubes for texture; a frozen banana and cold coconut water are your best friends here.