Detox Green Smoothie Spinach (Printer-friendly)

Nutrient-packed smoothie with spinach, ginger, and fruit for a refreshing energy boost.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and packed

02 - 1 medium banana, peeled

03 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped

04 - 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted

05 - 1 cup cold coconut water or filtered water

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated

07 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

09 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (to taste)

01 - Add spinach, banana, green apple, avocado, coconut water, ginger, lemon juice, and chia seeds (if using) to a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 45 to 60 seconds.

03 - Taste the mixture and add maple syrup or honey if a sweeter flavor is desired.

04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnished with a lemon slice or extra chia seeds.

01 -

It tastes nothing like punishment; the banana and apple make it genuinely delicious, not medicinal.
Five minutes from fridge to glass means no excuses on busy mornings.
The ginger kick wakes you up better than coffee ever could.

02 -

Overblending breaks down the fiber and makes everything bitter; you're going for silky, not paste.
The ginger's heat builds as it sits, so taste before adding more than a tablespoon or you might burn yourself out.

03 -

Start with less ginger than you think you need; you can always add more, but you can't take the heat back out.
Blend on medium speed first to break down the spinach, then crank to high for the final smoothing—this prevents the friction heat that can make the smoothie warm and weird.