Green Detox Smoothie (Printable)

A revitalizing blend of romaine, spinach, banana, apple, and chia seeds creates this 5-minute nutrient powerhouse.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make:

01 - Add romaine heart, baby spinach, frozen banana, apple, lemon juice, mint leaves, and chia seeds to high-speed blender.
02 - Pour filtered water into blender with other ingredients.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
04 - Taste smoothie and adjust lemon juice or mint leaves to preference.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes and makes you feel like you actually took care of yourself instead of just grabbing coffee.
  • The frozen banana makes it creamy without any dairy, and the mint gives it a brightness that wakes you up better than caffeine alone.
  • You can throw it together with whatever greens are in your crisper drawer, so it works whether you planned ahead or you didn't.
02 -
  • Don't add ice to the blender unless you want a watery mess after thirty seconds; use frozen fruit instead, which actually makes it creamier as it thaws slightly.
  • A high-speed blender genuinely matters here—regular blenders leave you with bits of spinach floating like regret, and you deserve better than that.
03 -
  • If you're adding protein powder, blend the liquid with the greens first for thirty seconds, then add the banana and protein—this prevents the powder from clumping into sad little balls.
  • Keep frozen bananas in the freezer always; they're like emergency breakfast insurance, and you'll use them more than you think.
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