Description
This Detox Smoothie Recipe is a refreshing and nutritious blend of green apple, cucumber, spinach, kale, chia seeds, and more, perfect for a healthy start to your day or as a cleansing drink. It’s vegan, packed with fiber and antioxidants, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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For the smoothie:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut water)
- 1 green apple, cored and chopped
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 1 handful kale (stems removed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ avocado (optional, for creaminess)
- Ice cubes (optional, for texture)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more almond milk or ice. Taste and add more lemon juice or ginger if desired.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- This smoothie supports digestion and hydration, and is rich in fiber and antioxidants.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or collagen if you’re using it as a meal replacement.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
