Low Sugar Vegan Green Detox Smoothie
Every sip of this vibrant green smoothie tastes like a reset button — bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying without a drop of added sweetener. The natural sugars from frozen banana and crisp green apple do all the heavy lifting, giving you that smooth, lightly sweet flavor you want in a blended drink. Baby spinach and cucumber keep things cool and earthy, while fresh ginger and lemon juice add a little zing that makes the whole thing feel alive. So many store-bought "detox" smoothies are loaded with fruit juice concentrates or flavored syrups that quietly spike the sugar content — this one skips all of that entirely. Chia seeds are optional but worth throwing in if you want a little extra staying power and a boost of omega-3s. Blend it up in under two minutes and pour it straight into glasses while it's still thick and ice-cold for the best texture.
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2 servings
- 2 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 cup cucumber, roughly chopped (about ½ medium cucumber)
- 1 green apple, cored and roughly chopped
- 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 cup cold water or coconut water
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the spinach, cucumber, green apple, frozen banana, lemon juice, ginger, and water (or coconut water) to a blender. Add the chia seeds, if using.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible green flecks.
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