Gut Friendly Vegan Green Detox Smoothie
There is something genuinely refreshing about a blended drink that tastes bright and clean while also doing something good for your body. Baby spinach and cucumber form a hydrating, fiber-rich base, while fresh ginger brings that gentle warming kick that digestive systems tend to love. The frozen banana adds natural creaminess and sweetness without any added sugar, and a squeeze of lemon juice keeps everything tasting lively rather than flat. Chia seeds are an optional but worthwhile addition if you want an extra hit of soluble fiber to keep things moving along. The whole thing comes together in under two minutes of blending, which makes it an easy habit to build into a morning routine. It's the kind of drink that actually delivers on the promise of feeling good after you finish it.
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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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