Green Detox Smoothie Cucumber (Printable)

A revitalizing blend of cucumber, ginger, spinach, and citrus for a natural energy start.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Greens

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, washed
02 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
03 - 1 celery stalk, chopped

→ Fruit

04 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped
05 - 1 ripe banana
06 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Spices & Add-ins

07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

→ Liquid

09 - 1 cup cold water or coconut water

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Fresh mint leaves

# How To Cook:

01 - Place spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, banana, lime juice, ginger, and chia seeds (if using) into blender container.
02 - Pour cold water or coconut water over the ingredients in blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1–2 minutes.
04 - Taste and add honey or agave syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
05 - Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The ginger gives it this gentle warmth that balances perfectly with the cooling cucumber
  • It takes literally five minutes to make but feels like you did something genuinely good for yourself
02 -
  • If your blender struggles with the fresh ginger, chop it into smaller pieces first or toss it in with the liquid to let it soften up
  • The chia seeds will continue to thicken the smoothie as it sits, so if you're meal prepping, add a splash more liquid before drinking leftovers
03 -
  • Invest in a good blender—a cheap one will leave you with chunky bits of spinach that ruin the experience
  • The secret to restaurant quality smoothies is adding liquid first, then soft ingredients, then frozen stuff last

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