Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Green Detox Smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel good before you even finish the glass. Baby spinach, cucumber, and green apple bring a fresh, lightly sweet flavor that's balanced by the brightness of lemon juice and a gentle kick of grated ginger. The frozen banana gives it a naturally creamy, thick texture without any dairy or added sweeteners — just whole, plant-based ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. It fits beautifully into a Mediterranean-style approach to eating, which leans heavily on vegetables, fruit, and healthy whole foods rather than processed shortcuts. Tossing in chia seeds is an easy way to add a little extra fiber and omega-3s if you want to make it even more nourishing. Everything goes into the blender in one shot, so you're looking at minimal prep and even less cleanup. Serve it immediately for the best color and the coldest, most refreshing sip.
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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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