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Green Detox Smoothie - Bright, Fresh, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh spinach (2 packed cups) – mild flavor and loads of nutrients
  • Cucumber (1/2 medium) – hydrating and refreshing
  • Green apple (1 small, cored) – tart-sweet balance
  • Pineapple (1 cup, fresh or frozen) – natural sweetness and tropical flavor
  • Fresh lemon juice (2 tablespoons) – brightness and a gentle tang
  • Fresh ginger (1/2 to 1 inch, peeled) – optional heat and digestive support
  • Chia seeds (1 tablespoon) – fiber and omega-3 fats
  • Cold water or coconut water (1 to 1 1/2 cups) – choose your preferred base
  • Ice (a handful) – especially if using fresh pineapple
  • Optional add-ins: fresh mint, parsley, celery, avocado, protein powder, or a pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Prep the produce. Rinse the spinach well. Peel the ginger and roughly chop it. Core the apple and cut into chunks. Slice the cucumber into half-moons.
  2. Layer the blender. Add liquids first—water or coconut water—to help the blades catch. Then add spinach, cucumber, apple, pineapple, ginger, and lemon juice. Sprinkle in chia seeds. Top with ice.
  3. Blend until smooth. Start low, then ramp up to high for 30–60 seconds. If it’s too thick, add a little more liquid. If it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes or more pineapple.
  4. Taste and adjust. Need more brightness? Add another squeeze of lemon. Want it sweeter? Add a few more pineapple chunks or half a ripe banana. Prefer more zing? A bit more ginger does the trick.
  5. Serve immediately. Pour into a cold glass. If you like a colder sip, add a couple of ice cubes to the glass, not the blender.