I love to kick off my mornings with a smoothie that is dense with nutrients and invigorates my body and mind. In the smoothies that I mix up, I often use kale, a green that I believe provides vitamins A, C, and K as well as an impressive library of nutrients.
I know of no other green that packs in quite as many. I toss in a handful of spinach, which, as greens go, is loaded with iron and fiber.
I always add fresh lemon juice to my smoothie; the amount of vitamin C in that little fruit is mind-boggling, and its detoxifying properties are almost too good to be true. Another of my possible add-ins is ginger.
I find that its digestive benefits, combined with a nice kick and some anti-inflammatory properties, take my smoothie to an entirely new level. Chia seeds are another of my possible add-ins, but not always; with or without them, my biomedical boost of a breakfast is satisfying, cleansing, and energizing.
The 13 Best Detox Smoothies
1. Green Detox Smoothie
This lively combination of spinach, kale, green apple, and cucumber gives me a delightful lift. My Green Detox Smoothie allows me to start the morning or power through the afternoon with this invigorating boost.
And the added lemon juice and coconut water make it completely revitalizing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 green apple, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup coconut water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. All fruits and vegetables shall be washed and prepped as directed.
2. Put the spinach, kale, green apple, cucumber, lemon juice, ginger, and avocado into a blender.
3. Pour the coconut water over the ingredients in the blender.
4. Mix at top speed until smooth and creamy. If you want a chilled smoothie, add ice cubes.
5. Flavor and correct the sweetness level by incorporating a touch of honey or extra fruit if needed.
2. Berry Detox Smoothie
What I adore about a berry detox smoothie is that it combines the antioxidant punch of mixed berries with the nutritional heft of spinach, chia seeds, and almond milk. This fabulous smoothie makes me feel full of life and energy in a most rousing way, especially when I include a hint of ginger for a kick that gets me going even more.
Ingredients
1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 banana
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
1. Combine the mixed berries, banana, spinach, almond milk, and water in a blender.
2. Add the chia seeds and the ginger that you’ve grated to the mixture.
3. Mix the combination at top speed until they are completely smooth.
4. If the smoothie needs to be sweeter, add some honey and blend it in again.
5. Pour into a glass and serve fresh. Enjoy your berry detox smoothie!
3. Citrus Detox Smoothie
I delight in a Citrus Detox Smoothie that is filled with the nourishing, natural sweetness of oranges and grapefruits. I never let a morning go by without one that also has a good dose of lemon juice and an ample amount of ginger.
Ingredients
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 cup coconut water
1 small piece of ginger, peeled
1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Put the orange, grapefruit, and lemon juice into a blender.
2. If you choose to use honey, incorporate it first, and then add the coconut water.
3. Add the unskinned ginger and the ice cubes.
4. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and frothy.
5. Sample the smoothie and, if necessary, correct the sweetness by adding more honey.
4. Pineapple Detox Smoothie
I enjoy a revitalizing smoothie that wakes up and refreshes. This smoothie unites the tropics with the sweet essence of the pineapple.
Nothing quite says, “I have arrived,” like the flavor of fresh pineapple. It is so sweet, succulent, and energizing.
Meanwhile, coconut water delivers the refreshing hydration you need in life’s scorched moments. Cucumber ups the hydration factor.
Both the cucumber and the coconut water do something delightful to detoxify and purify.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine the pineapple chunks, cucumber slices, and banana in a blender.
2. Pour in the coconut water and add the fresh lemon juice
3. Add the grated ginger.
4. Mix at top speed until the texture is smooth and creamy.
5. If you want, you can add ice cubes and blend them until they are crushed and the smoothie is cold.
6. Pour it into a glass and enjoy it right away to get the best taste and health benefits.
5. Kale Detox Smoothie
My day always starts off wonderfully when I can drink a refreshing detox smoothie. I combine nutrient-rich kale leaves with the crisp taste of green apple and cucumber, then blend in some fresh ginger and a little bit of coconut water.
When I add in some rehydrating lemon juice, my detox smoothie rivals anything you can find in a local juice bar.
Ingredients
1 cup kale leaves (washed and removed from stems)
1 green apple (cored and chopped)
1/2 cucumber (peeled and chopped)
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup coconut water
1/2 banana (optional, for sweetness)
Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine the kale leaves, green apple, cucumber, and freshly grated ginger.
2. Put the juice of half a lemon into the blender.
3. Place the chia seeds, coconut water, and banana (if using) in the blender.
4. Combine everything thoroughly before blending. When you do blend, make sure to use a high power setting for a sufficient length of time to achieve a smooth, even consistency.
5. Add ice cubes and blend once more until the smoothie is the desired consistency.
6. The best flavor and texture come right after you pour it into a glass.
6. Spinach Detox Smoothie
For a fast, revitalizing health pick-me-up, I grab a spinach detox smoothie. This nutrition-dense drink blends the fresh tastes of spinach, cucumber, and green apple, giving it a delightfully energizing kick.
Coconut water—suggested in the original recipe—and lemon juice not only deepen the refreshment factor but also provide extra hydration.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 green apple, cored and chopped
1/2 banana
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup coconut water or plain water
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash the spinach leaves well under cool running water to eliminate any dirt or particles.
2. In a mixer, mix the spinach, cucumber, green apple, and banana.
3. Combine the lemon juice and coconut water (or plain water) in the blender.
4. Mix the concoction at high speed until it reaches a uniform, creamy consistency.
5. If you prefer, you can blend in chia seeds and ice cubes. Once they are added, blend them into the already well-combined mixture until you have a homogenous drink.
6.Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve it immediately. This way, it will taste the best and be as nourishing as possible
7. Tropical Detox Smoothie
There’s nothing quite like beginning the morning with a refreshing green smoothie that transports me to a tropical paradise. With the optimizer of nutrients that spinach is, as well as the smooth and almost buttery texture of avocado, my go-to smoothie is a combination of a small amount of fresh pineapple, the aforementioned avocado and spinach, and a base of coconut instead of water.
And I add ginger because ginger has a way of kind of waking your body up, and I feel like a ginger smoothie can double as a morning face splash.
Ingredients
1 cup coconut water
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 banana
1 cup spinach
1/2 avocado
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
1. Combine the coconut water, pineapple, banana, spinach, and avocado in a blender.
2. Top with chia seeds.
3. Into the blender, squeeze the juice of the lime and add the ginger that has been grated.
4. Mix at a high velocity until there are no lumps and everything is smooth and creamy.
8. Apple Cucumber Detox Smoothie
There is nothing better than kicking off the morning with a reviving smoothie of apple, cucumber, and spinach. I mean, you’re just not going to get something more refreshing than that.
Ingredients
- 1 large apple, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup water or coconut water
- 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Put the diced apple and the sliced cucumber in a blender.
2. Mix in the young spinach, fresh lemon juice, honey (if you’re using it), and slivers of ginger.
3. Pour water or coconut water into the glass.
4. Blend at a very high speed until you have a smooth and creamy texture. Consistency is key here; if your mixture is too thick, add more water until you achieve a desired result.
5. If you want, you can add ice cubes, then blend briefly once more and serve without delay.
9. Beetroot Detox Smoothie
When I long for an invigorating beverage, I turn to my beetroot detox smoothie. With eye-catching beetroot, tart apple, and spinach, it is a start-to-the-day nutrient bonanza.
Nutritious, and possibly also delicious, that could be the motto for this bright smoothie. Fresh ginger lends a zing that keeps the smoothie from being too earthy and makes it a perfect quick drink that delivers a feel-good boost.
Ingredients
1 medium-sized beetroot, peeled and chopped
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
1 cup water or coconut water
Optional: ice cubes for serving
Optional: honey or maple syrup to taste#
Instructions
1. Cut the beetroot, apple, carrot, and cucumber into small chunks so they’ll be easier to blend.
2. Place the chopped beetroot, apple, carrot, cucumber, and fresh spinach leaves into a blender.
3. Extract the juice from one-half lemon and put it in the blender with the grated ginger.
4. To ensure everything blends well, start by adding 1 cup of water or coconut water..
5. Mix the combination thoroughly at high speed until there is a smooth consistency. To create a very refreshing smoothie, add in some ice cubes before serving.
6. Sample the smoothie, then add honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter. Blend again briefly to incorporate the sweetness. Then serve.
10. Avocado Detox Smoothie
I feel that an avocado detox smoothie can really upgrade my mornings. It’s such a good combination of flavors and textures.
The dreamy creaminess of the avocado pairs perfectly with the spinach.Â
I blend my smoothie with coconut water, which takes the smoothie to another level of refreshingness. And there are chia seeds in there, too, for texture.
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 green apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup coconut water
Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Put the avocado, spinach, cucumber, and green apple into a blender.
2. Incorporate the lemon juice, chia seeds, and coconut water.
3. Mix at top speed until the result is smooth and creamy.
4. Should the smoothie be overly thick, incorporate slightly more coconut water until the consistency is to your liking.
5. If you like, you can add ice cubes and blend once more until the mixture is completely homogeneous.
11. Ginger Detox Smoothie
One of my favorite invigorating smoothies is a blend that packs a punch with fresh ginger, spinach, apple, and lemon. Adding chia seeds and turmeric takes the detoxification of this smooth concoction to the next level, while coconut water ensures proper hydration.
This zesty smoothie is the perfect pick-me-up, and its health benefits are almost too good to be true.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 cup spinach leaves
1 apple, cored and chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup coconut water
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients first: grate the ginger, core and chop the apple, and chop the cucumber.
2. Blend together the spinach, apple, cucumber, ginger, lemon juice, and coconut water.
3. The chia seeds and turmeric powder go in the blender.
4. Mix at high speed until the blend reaches a smooth, even consistency.
5. Sample the smoothie and add honey if you wish to sweeten it.
6. Combine ice cubes in the blender and blend yet again until the mixture achieves a smooth and chilled consistency. Serve without delay.
12. Lemon Detox Smoothie
When I prepare a smoothie that blends the juice of a lemon with apple cider vinegar, I think of a cleanse. This drink is not for the faint of heart; it has quite the kick.
Fresh ginger and lots of spinach give this an upbeat, reviving flavor. I also tend to add a little raw honey, just to take the edge off and make it a tiny bit more palatable.
Ingredients
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 handful of fresh spinach
1/2 apple, cored and roughly chopped
Instructions
1. Combine the water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a blender.
2. The blender should be filled with the chopped cucumber, grated ginger, spinach, and apple.
3. Combine all the elements at a high velocity until they reach a state of uniformity.
4. If needed, taste and adjust sweetness by incorporating additional honey or lemon juice.
13. Carrot Detox Smoothie
This detox smoothie combines the invigorating and nutritious taste of carrots with the natural sweetness of apple to create a creamy concoction. We use almond milk, but any nondairy milk would work.
With bananas, ginger, and a little lemon juice as the base, this could be a morning smoothie—or a midafternoon pick-me-up. Chia seeds are optional, but I can’t recommend them highly enough.
They’re a powerhouse of nutrition.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added nutrition)
Instructions
1. Collect all the components needed for the recipe, and prepare them by dicing the carrots and the apple, cutting the banana into rounds, and shredding the ginger.
2. Mix the diced carrots, almond milk, apple, banana, and ginger in a blender.
3. Add the lemon juice and honey to the blender, adjusting the amount of honey as necessary for optimum taste.
4. Blend the mixture at top speed until it is smooth and creamy. If you want a certain consistency, add ice cubes slowly.
5. If you’d like, you can add chia seeds and give a quick blend to mix them in.
6. Pour the smoothie into a glass and drink it right away. You’ll enjoy it more and get the best health benefits.
