Green Detox Smoothie (Printable Version)

A refreshing blend of leafy greens, fruits, and chia seeds for a revitalizing start to your morning.

# Ingredient List:

→ Greens

01 - 1 romaine heart, chopped
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, packed

→ Fruits

03 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
04 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
05 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Herbs & Seeds

06 - 5–6 fresh mint leaves
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Liquid

08 - 1 1/2 cups filtered water

# Directions:

01 - Add the romaine heart, baby spinach, frozen banana, apple, lemon juice, mint leaves, and chia seeds to a high-speed blender.
02 - Pour in the filtered water.
03 - Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust lemon or mint as desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a spa day in a glass but takes literally five minutes
  • The frozen banana makes it creamy without any dairy
  • You will actually feel energized instead of sluggish afterwards
02 -
  • Frozen banana is nonnegotiable for the right texture, fresh banana just does not give you that creamy sip
  • The lemon juice is not just for flavor, it prevents the apples from oxidizing and keeps everything bright green
  • If your blender struggles, add the water first and greens last to help things move around
03 -
  • Use the coldest water possible, it makes a huge difference in how refreshing this tastes
  • If the greens taste too pronounced, a tiny pinch of salt rounds out the flavor
  • A teaspoon of maple syrup can help if your apples are not quite sweet enough
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