Green Detox Smoothie Cucumber (Printable)
A bright and creamy green blend with cucumber, ginger, apple, and spinach for a fresh start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Greens
01 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
02 - 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
→ Fruits
03 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
04 - 1/2 ripe banana
→ Flavor & Add-ins
05 - 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
06 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Liquids
07 - 1 cup cold water or coconut water
→ Optional Boosts
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Place spinach, cucumber, apple, banana, ginger, lemon juice, and water or coconut water into blender canister.
02 - Sprinkle in chia seeds and fresh mint leaves if using additional nutritional boosts.
03 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
04 - Taste and modify flavors with additional lemon juice for brightness or extra ginger for spice; add ice cubes for colder temperature.
05 - Pour smoothie into glasses and enjoy right away for maximum freshness and nutrient retention.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cucumber makes it incredibly hydrating without that heavy green taste
- It takes literally five minutes to throw together
02 -
- Bananas that are starting to get brown spots actually make this smoother and sweeter
- If your blender struggles with spinach, add the liquid first to get things moving
03 -
- Peel the cucumber completely unless you want a more rustic texture
- Start with less ginger than you think, you can always add more