Green Detox Smoothie (Printer View)

Refreshing blend of spinach, banana, apple, and chia seeds delivers vitamins and fiber in just 5 minutes.

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

→ Liquid

08 - 1 1/2 cups filtered water

# Method:

01 - Place romaine heart, baby spinach, frozen banana, apple, lemon juice, mint leaves, and chia seeds into a high-speed blender.
02 - Pour filtered water into the blender over the solid ingredients.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1–2 minutes.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add more lemon juice or fresh mint leaves as desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The frozen banana makes it creamy without any dairy, plus it keeps everything cold without diluting the flavor like ice would
  • It takes literally five minutes from start to finish, which matters on mornings when every minute counts
02 -
  • A good blender really matters here cheap ones leave chunky bits of spinach that ruin the whole experience
  • The frozen banana is non-negotiable for texture, fresh banana just doesn't give you that creamy thickness
03 -
  • Pack the spinach down really tight in your measuring cup one cup barely looks like anything when it's loose
  • Start with less water and add more as needed it's easier to thin it out than to fix something too watery
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