Detox Green Smoothie Spinach (Printable Version)

Nutrient-rich spinach and ginger blend with fruit for a fresh and energizing drink.

# What You Need:

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 for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

03 - Taste the mixture and add maple syrup or honey if a sweeter flavor is preferred, then blend briefly to incorporate.

04 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses and garnish with a lemon slice or additional chia seeds if desired.

01 -

It tastes bright and clean without feeling like punishment for living.
You can make it while your coffee brews, no cooking required.
The ginger gives it a gentle warming kick that wakes you up better than caffeine alone.

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If your smoothie ends up too thick, add water a splash at a time rather than drowning it upfront. You can always add more, but you can't take it back.
Frozen banana instead of fresh makes the whole thing icy and thicker, which is actually perfect if you like it less drinkable and more spoon-worthy.

03 -

Start your blender on low for three seconds to break down the spinach before cranking it to high; it prevents the leaves from wrapping around the blade.
If your smoothie tastes bitter, you likely added too much ginger or the spinach was old; next time dial back the ginger by half and taste it first.