Green Detox Smoothie Ginger (Printable)

A vibrant blend of greens, ginger, and citrus for a refreshing, nourishing boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed
02 - 1/2 cup kale leaves, stems removed

→ Fruits

03 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
04 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
05 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
06 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Flavor & Boosters

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

→ Liquids

10 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened coconut water
11 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Place spinach, kale, green apple, banana, pineapple, lemon juice, ginger, and chia seeds (if using) into blender container.
02 - Pour in cold water or coconut water and add ice cubes to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides if needed.
04 - Taste the smoothie and blend in honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The ginger gives you this gentle wake-up call without the caffeine jitters
  • It takes literally five minutes from fridge to glass, making busy mornings feel almost luxurious
02 -
  • Drink this immediately because separation happens fast and the texture becomes unpleasant
  • A really high powered blender makes all the difference between chunky and silkily smooth
03 -
  • Freeze your banana chunks beforehand for an almost milkshake like thickness without diluting the flavor
  • If your blender struggles, add your liquid first then the greens to help everything move around