Green Detox Smoothie (Printable)

Refreshing blend of leafy greens, banana, apple, mint, and chia seeds for a revitalizing 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 to 6 fresh mint leaves
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Liquid

08 - 1.5 cups filtered water

# Directions:

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 speed until completely smooth, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust lemon juice or mint leaves as desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes nothing like eating plain greens—the banana and apple mask any earthiness so completely that even skeptics come back for more.
  • Ready in five minutes, which means you actually make it on busy mornings instead of promising yourself you will tomorrow.
  • That chia seed texture adds something surprisingly satisfying to a drink, keeping you fuller longer without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Don't pre-blend or store this smoothie thinking you'll drink it later—chia seeds absorb liquid and turn the whole thing into pudding within an hour, which isn't bad but tastes completely different.
  • A regular blender can make this, but a high-speed blender creates that silky texture that makes green smoothies actually crave-worthy instead of just tolerable.
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices in advance in a freezer bag so you always have them ready—this single step makes morning smoothie-making actually happen instead of becoming another thing you mean to do.
  • Add your liquid last if your blender struggles, because the frozen fruit and greens will process better if they're not swimming in water from the start.
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