Description
This Smoothies Detox Recipe offers a bright, citrus-forward profile with a velvety finish that coats the palate without feeling heavy. It's designed to provide unmatched nutrient bioavailability, perfect flavor equilibrium, and sustained energy release, making it an excellent choice for a healthy breakfast or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Fresh Lacinato Kale
1/2 medium English Cucumber
1 large Granny Smith Apple
1 inch knob Fresh Ginger Root
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
1.5 cups Filtered Water or Coconut Water
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly under cold running water and remove the tough center ribs from the kale leaves
- Add the liquid base (filtered water or coconut water) to the blender jar first, followed by the lemon juice and ginger
- Place cucumber and apple chunks on top of the liquid, then pack the kale on top
- Pulse the blender five times on medium setting to break large chunks into manageable pieces
- Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until completely uniform in color
- Stir in chia seeds at the very end or pulse briefly, then taste and adjust lemon juice or water as necessary
Notes
Use chilled liquid to maintain temperature and nutrient quality.
Consume within 15 minutes of blending for optimal nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg