Refreshingly Healthy Green Drink
Revitalize your day with this Refreshingly Healthy Green Drink, a nutrient-packed powerhouse that’s as delicious as it is energizing. Crafted with fresh spinach, kale, green apple, and cucumber, this vegan smoothie boasts a vibrant blend of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber to kickstart your morning or fuel your afternoon. A touch of fresh ginger adds a zesty warmth, while lemon juice and optional maple syrup balance the flavor with a perfect hint of tangy sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this refreshing green smoothie is a quick and easy way to boost your hydration and wellness, served chilled with ice cubes for ultimate refreshment. Perfect for health-conscious individuals, this guilt-free drink is ideal for a post-workout replenishment or a wholesome snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup water
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash all fresh produce thoroughly to remove dirt and pesticides.
Add spinach, kale, chopped green apple, and cucumber to a blender.
Add the peeled ginger, lemon juice, and optional maple syrup for sweetness.
Pour in water and ice cubes to aid blending and chill the drink.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the consistency is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired texture is achieved.
Taste the drink and adjust the sweetness or citrus levels by adding more maple syrup or lemon juice, if needed.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1011 mg | 22% | |
*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.
