Green Detox Smoothie (Print view)

A refreshing blend of leafy greens, fruits, and chia seeds for a nutrient-packed morning boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Greens

01 - 1 romaine heart, chopped
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, packed

→ Fruits

03 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
04 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
05 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Herbs & Seeds

06 - 5-6 fresh mint leaves
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Liquid

08 - 1 1/2 cups filtered water

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add romaine heart, baby spinach, frozen banana, apple, lemon juice, mint leaves, and chia seeds to high-speed blender
02 - Pour filtered water into blender with ingredients
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes
04 - Taste smoothie and adjust lemon juice or mint leaves as desired
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes fresh and light without feeling like punishment, which is the whole point of a morning drink.
  • Five minutes from fridge to glass means no excuses on busy days.
  • The frozen banana naturally sweetens everything, so you're not adding sugar just to make greens palatable.
02 -
  • Not all blenders are created equal, and a standard blender might leave you with a grainy smoothie that feels wrong on your tongue, so a high-speed blender genuinely makes a difference.
  • Frozen banana is non-negotiable for creaminess without dairy, and if you use fresh banana instead, you'll need ice cubes or it'll taste thin and diluted.
03 -
  • Freeze your banana the night before in slices rather than blending a whole frozen banana, which can get stuck and jam up your blender if it's not extremely powerful.
  • If your blender is struggling or sounds angry, add the water in two phases, blending the greens and fruit first, then adding more water until you reach the consistency you want.
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