Green Detox Smoothie Ginger (Print version)

A fresh, energizing blend of leafy greens, fruit, and ginger for a revitalizing boost.

# What you'll 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 (optional)

10 - 4-6 ice cubes (optional)

01 - Place spinach, kale, green apple, banana, pineapple, water or coconut water, lemon juice, ginger, and chia seeds into blender container.

02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.

03 - Add ice cubes if desired and blend again until frothy and well-chilled.

04 - Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice or small splash of water to reach preferred thickness.

05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold.

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The ginger gives it a gentle kick that wakes up your senses without overwhelming your palate
It balances cleansing greens with enough natural fruit sweetness that you forget you're drinking something healthy

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Frozen banana makes all the difference in texture, so keep a stash of peeled, sliced bananas in your freezer
The ginger needs to be fully peeled or you'll get fibrous strands that ruin the smooth consistency

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Start with just one teaspoon of ginger if you're sensitive to spice, then adjust next time
Adding protein powder turns this into a complete post-workout meal without changing the flavor much