Detox Green with Spinach Ginger (Printable)

Refreshing spinach, ginger, and apple blend.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
02 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
03 - 1 medium ripe banana
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
05 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Liquids & Add-ins

06 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened coconut water
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Add spinach, green apple, banana, ginger, and lemon juice to a high-speed blender.
02 - Pour in cold water or coconut water. Add ice cubes, chia seeds, and sweetener if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more honey, maple syrup, or water as needed.
05 - Divide the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five minutes from craving to glass, which means no excuses on rushed mornings.
  • The ginger sneaks up on you in the best way, warming your throat without overpowering the fresh apple sweetness.
  • You can drink this guilt-free and actually feel the difference in your energy levels within an hour.
02 -
  • A blender that actually blends matters here—if your machine struggles, the ginger will stay grainy and the texture will feel sandy instead of smooth, which ruins the whole experience.
  • Frozen spinach works just as well as fresh if that's what you have, but avoid pre-made smoothie cubes because they often taste oxidized and stale. Once you taste the difference, you'll never go back.
03 -
  • Freeze your banana halves in a zip-top bag the night before—you'll use less ice and get a naturally creamy result without watering things down.
  • Add the liquid last and only to the level you want; it's easier to blend a thicker smoothie and add water than to thin one out that's too watery from the start.

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