Description
Celebrate World Environment Day with this vibrant Green Detox Drink, a delightful blend of fresh greens, zesty lemon, and a hint of ginger. This energizing elixir is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it the perfect refreshment on a sunny day or a post-workout boost. Enjoy the invigorating flavors that will awaken your senses and support your body’s natural cleansing processes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup kale (stems removed)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1-inch piece ginger root (peeled and grated)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 cup water or coconut water
Instructions
- Wash the spinach and kale thoroughly, removing any tough stems.
- Dice the cucumber into manageable chunks.
- In a blender, combine spinach, kale, cucumber, ginger, lemon juice, honey (if using), and water.
- Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with additional honey or lemon juice if necessary.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (250ml)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different flavor profile. Coconut water can replace regular water for added electrolytes and a tropical twist. For extra freshness, consider adding mint leaves before blending.