Refreshing Green Detox Drink
Revitalize your day with this **Refreshing Green Detox Drink**, a nutrient-packed blend that's as delicious as it is energizing. Made with powerhouse ingredients like kale, spinach, cucumber, and green apple, this vibrant drink is designed to boost your hydration, aid digestion, and deliver a hearty dose of vitamins. Fresh ginger and zesty lemon juice add a detoxifying kick, while celery contributes a hint of earthiness. With no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare—perfect for busy mornings or a post-workout refresh. Blended with ice for a crisp, cool finish, this vegan and gluten-free detox drink is the ultimate healthy indulgence. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a midday energy boost, or anytime you want to feel rejuvenated!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale leaves
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium green apple
- 1 celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1 cup water
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the kale leaves and spinach leaves thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and chop it into medium-sized chunks.
Core the green apple, and cut it into pieces suitable for blending.
Roughly chop the celery stalk after washing it.
Peel the fresh ginger and cut it into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Place the kale leaves, spinach leaves, cucumber, green apple, celery, fresh lemon juice, and ginger in a high-powered blender.
Add one cup of water to the blender to help liquefy the ingredients.
Blend the ingredients on a high setting until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again for 30 seconds to chill the drink.
Taste the drink and adjust with additional lemon juice or a splash of water if needed for the desired taste and consistency.
Pour the green detox drink into two glasses, and serve immediately for maximum freshness and nutrient retention.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 121 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
