Black Pepper 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 good enough that you'll want to make it every morning. Baby spinach, cucumber, and green apple bring a fresh, lightly sweet base, while frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture you'd expect from something far more complicated. A hit of fresh ginger and a squeeze of lemon juice add just enough brightness and warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the clean, vegetal flavors. Because every ingredient here is a whole fruit, vegetable, or seed, there's no label-reading required and no sneaky spice blends to worry about — just straightforward, feel-good produce. The optional chia seeds blend right in and add a subtle nutritional boost without changing the flavor. Blend it up in under two minutes and pour it into glasses immediately for the best color and consistency.
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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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