Green Detox Smoothie Ginger (Printable Version)

A refreshing blend of spinach, kale, green apple, banana, and ginger for a vibrant, energizing drink.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed

02 - 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed

03 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped

04 - 1 ripe banana, fresh or frozen

05 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen

06 - 1 cup cold water or unsweetened coconut water

07 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

10 - 4-6 ice cubes

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. Scrape down sides if necessary.

03 - Add ice cubes and blend once more until frothy and well-chilled.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust with additional lemon juice or a small amount of water to achieve desired thickness and flavor.

05 - Pour immediately into glasses and enjoy while fresh.

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The ginger gives it a gentle kick that wakes up your senses without overwhelming the fresh fruit sweetness
It takes literally seven minutes from rummaging in the fridge to taking that first refreshing sip

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Putting leafy greens at the bottom of the blender with liquids on top prevents air pockets and helps everything blend evenly
Start with less liquid than you think you need because you can always add more but you cannot take it out

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A truly high speed blender makes a huge difference in achieving that silky smooth texture without any fibrous bits
If your ginger is particularly potent start with half a tablespoon because you cannot easily reduce the heat once it is blended in