Description
This Green Apple Detox Smoothie is crisp, refreshing, and packed with energizing ingredients like tart green apple, spinach, ginger, and lemon. It’s the perfect drink for a light breakfast, post-workout refreshment, or whenever you need a nourishing reset.
Ingredients
- 2 green apples, cored and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Core and chop the green apples.
- Rinse the spinach and peel the ginger.
- Combine apples, spinach, Greek yogurt, coconut water, lemon juice, and ginger in a blender.
- Add honey or maple syrup, if using, for extra sweetness.
- Blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth and vibrant.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with mint or stir in chia seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- Skip sweeteners to let the apple’s natural tartness shine.
- Add kale for extra greens, or swap apples for mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a workout smoothie.
- Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for easy blending later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
