Can we safely call this the “Superhero Sipper” smoothie? Well, the great thing is that we don’t need to ask for permission to praise the healthy powers that fruits and vegetables offer! This green smoothie is a refreshing blend of cucumber, apple, kale, ginger, mint, and lime, and it will save the day…and potentially your health. This incredible combination of ingredients contains some impressive health benefits that will make you feel like a superhero.

A Little About The Ingredients

• Persian cucumber: These cucumbers are crunchy and crisp, providing lots of water to help you replenish bodily fluids. It also contains vitamin C, which works to enhance the health of your skin.
• Kale: The mighty, powerful super green goddess of the smoothie world. Kale is naturally rich in iron, protein, vitamin K, folate, magnesium, and other antioxidants that help contribute to glowing skin and better immune function. Just make sure that you discard the thicker stems, otherwise your smoothie will have a bitter taste.
• Apple: For a slightly tart yet sweet flavor, we recommend that you choose a Granny Smith apple, but you can opt for the apple of your choice, especially if you have one on hand already. Apples provide lots of fiber, which helps to keep the digestive system functioning smoothly. It also helps you stay full between meals.
• Ginger: Offering a spicy kick that’ll get your heart pumping and your metabolism fired up, ginger makes for a wonderful addition to this smoothie. Exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, ginger may help reduce inflammation and pain in the body.
• Lime: This is the zesty zinger that adds a burst of citrus to this smoothie. Believe it or not, fresh lime juice helps promote alkalinity within the body, despite containing citric acid. Lime juice is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that may help fight off colds and infections.

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When you find something that you like, especially a smoothie, it can be hard not to stick to it. That’s how we feel about green smoothies, anyway. Most people struggle to find a green smoothie that they actually enjoy. A green smoothie that is too bitter or tastes like fresh cut grass doesn’t entice your taste buds to return to that flavor. Mix the right fruits with the right greens, though, and you’ll set yourself up for success.

The great thing about this detox smoothie is that it contains many beneficial ingredients that support the body in myriad ways. So as not to bore you, we are going to focus on two standout ingredients that aid the body’s natural detoxification processes: grapefruit and pineapple. Both of these ingredients aid the body in the following ways:

Grapefruit: This citrus fruit exhibits antiseptic properties and acts as a digestive tonic. Many studies have found grapefruit to be highly beneficial for the lymphatic system, as it boosts lymph gland activity. That can help remove lymphatic waste and prevent circulatory issues, allergies, fluid retention, breakouts, and even cellulite.

Pineapple: Pineapple is a great ingredient for your detox smoothie, particularly because it aids digestion and is full of nutrients. One cup of pineapple contains almost 75% of your recommended daily intake of manganese. Pineapples are naturally rich in carotenes, flavonoids, and polyphenols, all of which work to neutralize free radicals and aid the removal of toxins from the liver and bloodstream.

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We don’t ever get tired of saying this, but a smoothie is an excellent way to start your day. It is even better when that smoothie tastes like ice cream or a milkshake! You get to enjoy it guilt-free, knowing that there are nutrient-dense ingredients making it taste that way. Such is the case for this raw vegan mint cacao smoothie. It is full of healthy ingredients, yet it tastes like a classic dessert you know and love. How cool is that? Let’s get to know the featured players that make this smoothie so special!

• Banana: Bananas help make thicken smoothies and give them a velvety and creamy consistency. They are rich in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and more!
• Mint: You can’t have a mint cacao smoothie without some fresh mint. Mint it rich in powerful antioxidant compounds that may help improve digestion, brain function, immunity, and oral health.
• Raw Cacao: Rich in myriad antioxidants and nutrients, raw cacao powder is a powerful superfood that should be a mainstay in your diet. It works to maintain healthy circulation, improve elasticity of blood vessels, lower blood sugar, and reduce the risk of fat-induced obesity.
• Spinach: This smoothie would not be green if not for spinach, which you don’t even taste in the smoothie! It contains iron, protein, magnesium, vitamins A & C, vitamin B6, and calcium.
• Avocado: Similar to bananas, avocados help make smoothies creamy and they also offer magnesium and potassium. Additionally, avocados work to boost satiety, promote better digestive health, improve eye health, and protect the heart.

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There are green smoothies, and then there are green smoothies. Some of them taste like lawn clippings, while others have the perfect balance of fruits and green vegetables. The right green smoothie can convince you to start drinking more of them, which is a great thing. The main thing is to not overload your green smoothies with fruit because, although the sugars in fruit are naturally occurring, you can consume too much.

This smoothie contains mango, peach, kale, ginger, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, so it hits a lot of flavor notes. You have sweet, bitter, and slightly tart. Just like the kale, the lemon juice helps to promote alkalinity within the body, despite the fact that it contains citric acid. You can learn more about how lemons and other seemingly acidic fruits promote alkalinity by clicking here. Ginger can help soothe an upset stomach and provides anti-inflammatory properties, just like other ingredients in this smoothie.

What you need to know about this smoothie is that it is perfectly sweet, but not too sweet. It is smooth without being overly creamy. It’s gingery, fruity, loaded with greens, and incredibly delicious. A few slurps will have you in a daze of smoothie bliss! That’s not a guarantee, but it’s how we felt! If you try this smoothie, let us know what you think of it in the comments below, and don’t forget to tag us on social media so that we can praise your smoothie-making.

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If ever there was a time of year to drink a green smoothie, it would be during the holiday season. Festive treats, heavy dinners, and end-of-the-year parties with buffets are commonplace. You need a light meal option to start your day right! That’s not to say that a green smoothie will fix your dietary woes, but it can help provide the body with essential minerals that you may not get from those other indulgent holiday meals.

We have a new pro smoothie tip for you because this recipe calls for hemp hearts. Rather than going through the effort to make your own hemp milk, add a scoop of hemp hearts and water to the smoothie. Hemp hearts blend easily so blending all of the ingredients together yields both a smoothie and fresh hemp milk in one! Isn’t that smart? If you enjoy making your own hemp milk, you can always make the hemp milk ahead of time by clicking here.

Hemp hearts exhibit a slightly nutty flavor, which pairs beautifully with the subtle spice of the ginger and cinnamon. Freshly squeezed lemon juice may seem like an interesting ingredient, but it provides a refreshing relief that also complements the sweetness of the pear. The small amount of coconut oil provides healthy fats that benefit both the heart and brain. Finally, make sure to discard the thick kale stems, or else your smoothie will have a bitter taste to it.

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If there were ever a time to enjoy a green smoothie, it would be during the holidays. Despite the classic holiday song, this smoothie is not a mean one. It is not as vile as a crocodile, nor is it as rugged as a heel. This smoothie easy to make and kid-approved, well, we hope it is! Green Grinch smoothie is truly the opposite of every child’s favorite holiday villain. Just trust us when we say it is a great gift to give yourself, but we can’t promise that it’ll make your heart grow three sizes.

This is not a candy cane smoothie, a pumpkin pie smoothie, or a gingerbread cookie smoothie. We’ll save the desserts for desserts and focus on getting more nutrition during the holidays with this green smoothie. After all, something has to try to balance out holiday cookie platters and carb-centric buffets. If you want to make the smoothie a little more festive, decorate the top of the glass with fresh raspberries. That may entice the children to drink this lovely green creation!

Unlike other green smoothies, we feel that this recipe is very balanced. You don’t have a combination of arugula, kale, celery, apples, and carrots; rather, this contains spinach, pineapple, mango, bananas, and homemade almond milk. Spinach makes the smoothie green, but you don’t taste it because the other ingredients have such sweet and tart flavor profile. The homemade almond milk ties everything together and makes it wonderfully creamy and nutritious.

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Who doesn’t love a delicious and nutritious green smoothie? When you drink a green smoothie, you just feel good about the food that you’re putting in your body. No need for green powders, protein powders, or other supplements when you use real ingredients! This smoothie, for example, only contains six ingredients, all of which provide different essential vitamins and minerals. Some even contain protein and healthy fats!

This green smoothie is energizing because it delivers a boatload of nutrients in one large cup! Consuming any green smoothie, so long as you don’t dump sugar into it, can help lower the risk of age-related illnesses like dementia. Leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, collards, or lettuce, contribute to healthier bones and better immune and brain function. Spinach, for example, contains an assortment of antioxidants, fiber, calcium, and iron, and eating more of this green can help regulate blood pressure levels.

The reason that we included Granny Smith apple in this smoothie is because they are more nutrient-dense than regular Red Delicious apples. Granny smith apples contain more fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and they may enhance metabolism. Some studies note that these apples may improve the overall appearance of your skin, and may help get rid of dark circles under your eyes! Will this smoothie do all of that and more? Well, try it out and let us know!

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When it comes to making green smoothies, it’s very easy to be heavy-handed with the greens. Adding too much kale or spinach can throw off the flavor balance and contribute to a very green-tasting smoothie. The last thing you want is for your smoothie to taste like lawn clippings! This smoothie is anything but a cup full of grass! In fact, it embraces one of summer’s juiciest, tastiest produce items: the mighty peach. Throw in some banana, spinach, and homemade almond milk and you have a tasty green peach smoothie.

Peaches are naturally juicy and sweet, which is why this smoothie doesn’t require any agave or maple syrup. Plus, the banana comes through with just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess to give this smoothie a great consistency. Peaches are great sources of vitamins A & C, fiber, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, copper, lutein, and other carotenoids. Several studies found that people who consumed higher amounts of carotenoids experienced a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that impairs vision. Foods that are naturally rich in carotenoids may also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.

If you love this smoothie as much as we do, you may want to stock up on ingredients and prep some smoothie bags. That’s a great movie during peach season! Slice up the peaches and bananas and evenly space them out on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Freeze them overnight before portioning them out into freezer-safe bags. Add the spinach to the bags with the bananas and peaches then then you’re good to go. Add those ingredients and the almond milk to the blender when ready!

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Kiwi is a magnificent fruit that has a flavor and texture unlike any other fruit. It comes in both green and golden varieties, with the golden ones offering a sweeter flavor profile. Green kiwis are sweet, but if you eat them while they are firmer, they exhibit a slight tartness that is quite lovely. The combination of the sweet and tart flavors pair beautifully with the other ingredients in this smoothie.

When you add kiwi to a smoothie, make sure that you choose one that is somewhat firm but also soft. A really hard kiwi will make the smoothie taste sour or bitter, and you don’t want that. This smoothie is meant to be a tropical creation that supplies the body with an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Speaking of nutrients, this smoothie is no slouch in that department. Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, and the spinach contains iron, folate, magnesium, protein, fiber, and more. Plus, the mango offers potassium, vitamins A & C, protein, fiber, and vitamin B6.

This smoothie contains ingredients with natural sugars, so the raw agave nectar is optional. We suggest trying the smoothie before adding it because the banana, mango, and kiwi should provide sufficient sweetness. In fact, their flavors are strong enough to mask the flavor of spinach. In regards to spinach, you can always freeze it in freezer bags if you see that your spinach is starting to wilt. This is a great way to avoid food waste. Throw your spinach in the freezer to prevent it from going bag. You can even prepare smoothie bags with spinach and other ingredients!

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Friends, family, and lovers of smoothies, get ready to impress your taste buds with this nutty buddy green smoothie. Alkaline in nature and prominent in flavor, this smoothie is one for the books. Screenshot, print, or do whatever you have to do to save this recipe. Not only is it highly addictive, but it is also brimming with antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals, protein, and healthy fats.

This smoothie gives off some dessert vibes. Perhaps it’s the combination of raw almond butter and aromatic cinnamon. The great news is that it doesn’t contain added sugars or artificial flavors to enhance the flavor. We are working with all-natural, whole food ingredients, people! Because this smoothie is packed with fiber and protein, it’s great to consume during lunch. In fact, these nutrients provide sustainable energy, helping you avoid that afternoon slump.

The great thing about this smoothie is that it is an excellent entry point to the world of green smoothies. Don’t worry about the spinach overpowering the flavor of other ingredients. The almond butter provides a rich nuttiness, which complements the cinnamon. And although the banana provides some sweetness, you may require more depending on your taste preferences. If you taste the smoothie and want it to be sweeter, feel free to add that optional tablespoon of maple syrup.

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