Detox Green Smoothie Recipe

9 ingredients · 10 minutes · 1 serving

If you’re trying to detox after an indulgence-filled weekend, this nutrient-rich smoothie is for you. Loaded with healthy superfoods like kale, cucumber, pear, ginger and cacao nibs that will help your body get back on track in no time. Plus, it tastes amazing — Just 164 calories per serving.

• 42 grams Kale Leaves
• 1/2 Cucumber (chopped)
• 1/2 Lemon (juiced)
• 1 Pear (peeled and chopped)
• 3 grams Ginger (grated)
• 3 grams Ground Flax Seed
• 178 milliliters Water
• 2 1/2 Ice Cubes
• Sprinkle of Cacao Nibs

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients together in a blender. Blend until smooth. Be patient! No one likes clumps in their smoothies. It may take 1 minute or longer to get a great, smoothie-consistency.

2. Divide between glasses, add some cacao nibs and enjoy!

Notes

• No Kale
• Use spinach.
• No Pear
• Use apples.
• Metabolism Boost
• Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
• Make it Sweeter
• Add 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango.
• More Protein
• Add a scoop of protein powder or hemp seeds.