Green Detox Smoothie: A Refreshing Boost for Your Body

Feeling the need to hit reset and fuel your body with wholesome, nutrient-packed goodness? This Green Detox Smoothie is a simple yet powerful blend of vibrant fruits, veggies, and healthy fats designed to nourish and refresh. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workouts, or any time you want to feel your best!

Why This Smoothie Works

This smoothie isn’t just delicious; it’s a nutritional powerhouse:

• Apple provides natural sweetness and fiber.
• Celery and cucumber are hydrating and detoxifying.
• Kale and parsley pack a punch of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Chia seeds, olive oil, and avocado offer healthy fats and omega-3s for satiety and skin health.

Combined with water for a smooth texture, this drink is a refreshing way to revitalize your system!

Pro Tips for the Best Smoothie:

• Chill your ingredients: Keep produce in the fridge or add a few ice cubes for a cool, refreshing drink.
• Customize the greens: Swap parsley for cilantro or kale for spinach if you prefer.
• Boost the nutrition: Add a scoop of plant-based protein powder or a pinch of spirulina for an extra health kick.
• Make ahead: Prep the produce in advance and store it in a freezer-safe bag for quick blending in the morning.

This Green Detox Smoothie is the perfect way to start your day or recharge your body. Packed with detoxifying and nourishing ingredients, it’s a blend your taste buds and body will thank you for.

What’s your go-to green smoothie ingredient? Share in the comments below!

Print Recipe

Green Detox Smoothie

Hit reset and fuel your body with this Green Detox Smoothie offers a refreshing and nourishing boost to your daily routine. Combining a variety of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, it's designed to provide a comprehensive nutritional package.

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 medium apple cored and chopped
• 2 stalks celery roughly chopped
• 1 small cucumber peeled if desired and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 ripe avocado peeled and pitted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3-4 leaves kale stems removed and roughly chopped
• 3-4 leaves fresh parsley
• 20 oz about 2 1/2 cups water

Instructions

• Thoroughly wash all produce under cool running water.
• Prepare the ingredients: Core and chop the apple into small pieces.
• Roughly chop the celery stalks. Peel the cucumber if desired, then chop it into chunks.
• Remove stems from kale leaves and roughly chop.
• Separate parsley leaves from stems.
• Add all prepared ingredients to a high-powered blender in the following order: water, celery, cucumber, apple, kale, parsley, avocado, chia seeds, olive oil
• Secure the blender lid tightly.
• Start blending on low speed for about 30 seconds to break down the ingredients.
• Gradually increase the speed to high and blend for 1-2 minutes until the smoothie is creamy and all ingredients are well combined.
• If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more water and blend briefly.
• Taste and adjust if needed (e.g., add more water for a thinner consistency or a squeeze of lemon for extra tang).
• Pour the smoothie into two large glasses.
• Serve immediately and enjoy your nutrient-packed Green Detox Smoothie!

Course: beverage, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, healthy food

Keyword: anti-inflammatory, clean eating, dairy free, detox, Gluten Free, nutrient-dense, Plant-Based