Green Detox Smoothie (Printable)

A refreshing blend of leafy greens, banana, apple, and chia seeds for a revitalizing morning beverage.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 to 6 fresh mint leaves
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Liquid

08 - 1.5 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, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust lemon or mint as desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes nothing like punishment, which is honestly half the battle with green drinks.
  • Five minutes from blender to glass means you can actually do this on a busy morning without resentment.
  • The frozen banana creates a creamy texture that makes you forget you're drinking leafy greens.
02 -
  • If your blender isn't powerful enough to handle the greens, pre-chop everything into tiny pieces or add the water first and blend greens separately before combining everything else.
  • The frozen banana is non-negotiable for texture; a fresh banana will make it watery and thin no matter what else you do.
03 -
  • Cut your frozen banana into thin slices rather than chunks; it blends faster and more evenly throughout the smoothie.
  • Always blend greens with liquid first before adding frozen fruit; this prevents the blender from getting stuck or the mixture from becoming too thick to circulate.
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