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.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash all fresh produce thoroughly to remove dirt and pesticides.

Step 2

Add spinach, kale, chopped green apple, and cucumber to a blender.

Step 3

Add the peeled ginger, lemon juice, and optional maple syrup for sweetness.

Step 4

Pour in water and ice cubes to aid blending and chill the drink.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Taste the drink and adjust the sweetness or citrus levels by adding more maple syrup or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 7

Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	177.1

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 70.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 5.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.8mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1011.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.2%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 82.6%