Green Detox Smoothie (Printable View)

A revitalizing blend of romaine, spinach, banana, apple, mint, and chia seeds creates this nutrient-packed green drink ready 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

# How to Make It:

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 over the ingredients in the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice or mint leaves to personal preference.
05 - Pour immediately into glasses and serve while chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fresh apple orchard with a hint of mint, not grass or dirt like you might expect
  • The natural energy keeps me going until lunch without any afternoon crash
02 -
  • A frozen banana makes all the difference between a watery juice and a creamy smoothie
  • Don't skip the mint; it's what makes this feel refreshing instead of medicinal
03 -
  • Use the coldest water possible to keep everything crisp and refreshing
  • Add ingredients in this order: liquids first, then soft items, then frozen pieces on top
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