Lemon + Ginger Green Smoothie

Delicious, creamy, tart, and refreshing af, this Lemon + Ginger Green Smoothie hits allll the right notes.

Prep:
5
minutes
Cook:
0
minutes
TOtal:
5
minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 and 1/2 cups spinach
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 apple, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped or grated fresh ginger, or more if you like the spicy kick, I do a small knob
  • 1 tablespoon chia, hemp, or flax seeds
  • optional: 1/2 cup roughly chopped cucumber (Peel the cucumber for smoother texture. If using a high powered blender like a Vitamix, keeping the skin on is ok)

The Riffs, Subs + Swaps!

  • The Greens: Sub in baby kale.
  • The Citrus: Sub in lime or orange (obsessed with adding Cara Cara orange when it's in season)‍
  • The Apple: Sub in pear.‍
  • The Frozen Pineapple: Sub in frozen mango.
  • The Seeds: Skip 'em if you don't have 'em.
  • The Protein/ TheCreamy Things: A few spoonfuls of whole milk greek yogurt or nondairy yogurt (I love Cocojune) is a nice way to round it out. I have yet to find a truly flavorless protein powder so I never add it, if you have one you love go for it.

Instructions

  1. Blend the water, lemon juice, and greens in a blender until smooth.
  2. Add the apple, celery, pineapple, ginger, and chia or hemp seeds until smooth and to your desired consistency. If you want something closer to a juice you'd buy at a juicery, add more water to thin out and blend again to desired consistency.
  3. Pour into glass and serve.

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