Artificial Flavors Free Cucumber & Kale Green Smoothie
This green smoothie is the real deal — cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing without a drop of anything synthetic. Every bit of flavor comes straight from whole ingredients: bright lemon juice, a knob of fresh ginger, sweet green apple, and a touch of raw honey to round it all out. Coconut water keeps things light and hydrating while helping everything blend into a silky, vibrant base. The optional avocado adds a subtle creaminess that makes the texture feel almost indulgent for something so clean. It's the kind of drink that makes you feel good about what you're putting in your body, because you can actually name every single thing in the glass. Blend it up, taste as you go, and pour it straight away for the freshest, most vivid flavor possible.
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2 servings
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 cups packed kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 medium green apple, cored and roughly chopped
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ cup ice cubes
- ¼ avocado, pitted and scooped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the coconut water to the blender first, then layer in the kale, cucumber, green apple, ginger, lemon juice, and honey.
- 2
Add the ice and the avocado, if using. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible green flecks.
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