Almond Free Vegan Green Detox Smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and honestly, it tastes great too. Baby spinach, cucumber, and green apple bring a fresh, lightly sweet flavor that gets balanced out by the zing of lemon juice and ginger, while frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture you want in a blended drink. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and completely free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought bottle. The optional chia seeds add a little extra body and nutrition without changing the flavor, making this easy to customize depending on what you're after. Coconut water works beautifully as the liquid base if you want a subtle tropical note, or plain cold water keeps it clean and crisp. Blend it on high until there's not a single green fleck left, and you've got two glasses of something genuinely refreshing in under five minutes.
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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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