Artificial Food Coloring Free Vegan Green Detox Smoothie
Every ingredient in this blender drink is exactly what it looks like — fresh produce, a squeeze of lemon, and a knob of ginger, nothing more. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought green smoothies and bottled juices are notorious for sneaking in dyes and artificial colorings to make that vibrant hue look more dramatic. Here, the gorgeous deep green comes entirely from baby spinach and cucumber, no lab-made shortcuts required. Frozen banana gives the whole thing a naturally creamy, milkshake-like body, while fresh ginger adds a little zip that makes it feel genuinely energizing rather than just virtuous. The lemon juice brightens everything and keeps the flavors from going flat. If you want an extra boost, a tablespoon of chia seeds blends right in and adds a subtle thickness. It comes together in under two minutes and tastes like something you'd pay way too much for at a juice bar.
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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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