Green Detox Smoothie Ginger (Printable)

A vibrant blend of leafy greens, fruit, and ginger offering a fresh, nourishing boost.

# What You Need:

→ Greens

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

→ Fruits

03 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
04 - 1 ripe banana, fresh or frozen
05 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen

→ Liquids

06 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened coconut water
07 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Flavor & Boosters

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - 4-6 ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - Place spinach, kale, green apple, banana, pineapple, water or coconut water, lemon juice, ginger, and chia seeds into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Stop to scrape down sides if necessary.
03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until frothy and well-chilled, if a colder temperature is desired.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust with additional lemon juice for brightness or a splash of water to reach preferred thickness.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for maximum freshness and nutritional benefit.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ginger gives it this gentle zing that wakes up your entire palate without being overwhelming
  • Its become my go-to when I feel sluggish and need something that actually makes me feel good
02 -
  • Dont skip blending long enough or youll end up with chunks of kale that are honestly unpleasant
  • Fresh ginger varies wildly in potency so start with less if you are sensitive to spice
03 -
  • Buy ginger in bulk and freeze it grated so you always have some ready
  • Overripe bananas freeze beautifully and save you money