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This Detox Smoothie recipe is like drinking a liquid vitamin! It’s loaded with carefully selected ingredients to help flood your body with the nutrients it needs.
(No gimmicky powders or supplements required.)
What makes this a “detox” smoothie? As you may know, we don’t do drastic detox diets and cleanses over here. In my experience, that leads to binge eating rather than creating consistent habits that lead to real results.
You can support your body’s natural detoxification process by consistently enjoying more whole foods and eating less processed ones that contain artificial coloring, flavors, and ingredients.
This green smoothie will help you do just that. Enjoy it for breakfast or share it as a snack for an easy nutrient boost.
Detox Smoothie Ingredients
Loaded with antioxidants and minerals, these simple ingredients may help support your body’s natural detox organs, including the kidneys, liver, and skin.
Here’s what’s inside:
- Green Apple: One study shows that eating an apple a day may be almost as effective as taking a statin drug at reducing the risk for heart disease. The pectin that apples contain acts as a prebiotic and may promote the growth of good bacteria in your gut, too!
- Pineapple: Rich in antioxidants, this tropical fruit also contains bromelaine, a protein-digesting enzyme. It helps break protein down into amino acids, and as a result, may boost digestion.
- Banana: A great source of potassium, eating bananas may help to lower the risk of chronic kidney disease according to a 2019 study.
- Ginger: Ginger is considered to have anti-inflammatory effects in the body and may help to lower fasting blood sugar levels. It has also been shown to speed up digestion, causing the stomach to empty faster.
- Spinach: This leafy green has a neutral flavor when you add it to a smoothie, and this study has shown that it may help prevent oxidative damage in the body.
- Cilantro: This fresh herb contains a compound called dodecanal that has been shown to have antibacterial effects against salmonella. Parsley can be used as a swap if you prefer!
- Lime: Limes are a great source of vitamin C, which has been shown to increase the production of white blood cells in test tube studies, so it may help to protect against infections and disease.
This smoothie is loaded with fiber to help keep you feeling full and satisfied, without a lethargic or sluggish feeling that can come from eating something less nutritious. If you’d like to make it more filling, feel free to add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a tablespoon of ground flax seeds or hulled hemp seeds.
If you’d rather use another liquid for blending, swap the water for coconut water, or even coconut milk for a creamy result. You can add any other veggies you love, too! Cucumber adds hydration, and frozen berries will add extra vitamins to each sip.
(Frozen blueberries or raspberries will also help hide the green color if that’s an issue for you.)
How to Make a Detox Smoothie
Slice the green apple into chunks, removing the core, seeds, and stem.
Add the apple to a high-speed blender, along with the water, spinach, pineapple chunks, frozen banana, fresh ginger, cilantro, and lime juice.
(If you don’t have limes on hand, lemons will work, too!)
Secure the lid on your blender and blend until smooth, about 60 seconds. There should be no visible chunks of fruit or greens.
Pour the shake into a glass right away and serve immediately. It has the best taste and texture right away.
If you have any leftovers to store, they can be kept in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Smoothies will separate when stored, so shake well before serving again.
Looking for more detox smoothies? Try my Tropical Kale Smoothie, Strawberry Mango Smoothie, or Chocolate Avocado Smoothie for more nourishing options.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water (or orange juice)
- 1 green apple
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ inch fresh ginger , peeled and minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- small handful fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve right away.
- If you don't have have a high-speed blender, I recommend blending the spinach, cilantro, and ginger with the water first, to help break them down completely. Then add in the fruit and lime juice, and blend again.
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If you try this Detox Smoothie recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it.
Hello Megan, how often should I drink a detox smootie?
It’s delicious thank you!
So can you make this any time of day? Or is it best suited for morning
Thank you for making detoxing simple. I was ready to spend money on a juicer but I can use my blender. Going to the store today to get produce to get started.
This tastes so good! I didn’t have cilantro and used lemon juice instead of lime, it was great! Thanks for this recipe!!! ❤️
I made this morning and loved it. I added 1/2 cup Kehr and Italian parsley and sub arugula.
Hi Meagan,
Love your recipes, thank you. I’m going to sub banana for avocado. How much should I use? I can’t do ginger and thought to add wild blueberries. Would that make the color weird? Thanks!
Today was my first time making this smoothie and I’m obsessed with it now! Thank you!
I thought I would hate the taste but honestly it’s not bad at all, it only cost me 8$ to get all the ingredients and I have more for at least 8 more drinks. I really like it