Green Detox Smoothie (Printer-Friendly)

A revitalizing blend of greens, fruits, and chia seeds for a nutritious morning boost.

# 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 - 1.5 cups filtered water

# How to Prepare:

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 1-2 minutes
04 - Taste and adjust lemon or mint as desired
05 - Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You genuinely can't taste the spinach, only the crisp apple and banana sweetness.
  • It's faster than brewing coffee and keeps you full way longer than you'd expect.
  • The chia seeds add this satisfying texture that makes it feel like you're actually eating breakfast, not just drinking it.
02 -
  • If your blender isn't truly high-speed, soak the chia seeds for 30 seconds in the water first so they don't end up grainy in the final drink.
  • The frozen banana is non-negotiable—fresh banana won't give you that natural creaminess and the drink ends up too thin and sad.
03 -
  • Start your blender on low speed for the first few seconds to break down the spinach before ramping to high—it prevents that vacuum seal that sometimes happens with leafy greens.
  • If you're making this for two people, pour it into glasses immediately after blending because chia seeds keep absorbing liquid and the texture changes as it sits.
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