Lemon + Ginger Green Smoothie

To know me is to know my love for my daily Lemon + Ginger Green Smoothie. This refreshing drink comes together quickly and it tastes just like something you would pay $10 for at a smoothie bar or juicery. I originally started making this smoothie as a treat to cool down on hot day, and it just so happens to be packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. Spinach, lemon, apple, celery, cucumber, frozen pineapple, and freshly ginger - gang's all here. Pineapple gives this a tropical note and a hint of creaminess, and ginger adds a spicy kick. I add chia seeds for extra fiber but skip 'em if needed. I'm not a nutritionist and of course can't make any clinical claims here, but I can tell you that I always feel energized after drinking this. It's my ideal morning drink or afternoon pick-me-up.

As a note, if you don't have a very high powered blender, first blend the greens with lemon juice and water until completely smooth, then add in rest of ingredients and blend. If you throw everything in at once you may end up with larger pieces or chunks, and we're going for smooth here. A high powered blender like a Vitamix can get the job done. Once blended, add more water and blend again for a more juice-like consistency if desired. Pro tip: scale this recipe up and pour into popsicle molds for a vibrant and delicious frozen treat.

Lemon + Ginger Green Smoothie

This refreshing drink comes together quickly and it tastes just like something you would pay $10 for at a smoothie bar or juicery. Pineapple gives this a tropical note and a hint of creaminess, and ginger adds a spicy kick.

Prep:
5
min
cook:
0
min
total:
5
min
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 and 1/2 cups spinach
  • 1 apple, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cucumber (Peel the cucumber for smoother texture. If using a high powered blender like a Vitamix, keeping the skin on is ok)
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped or grated fresh ginger, or more if you like the spicy kick
  • optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds

Instructions
  1. Blend the water, lemon juice, and greens in a blender until smooth.
  2. Add the apple, celery, cucumber, pineapple, ginger, and chia seeds until smooth and to your desired consistency. If you want something closer to a juice you'd buy at a juicery, add more water to thin out and blend again to desired consistency.
  3. Pour into glass and serve.

Let's riff
  • The Greens: Sub in baby kale.
  • The Apple: Sub in pear.
  • The Frozen Pineapple: Sub in frozen mango.
  • The Chia Seeds: Sub in hemp hearts/shelled hemp seeds.

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Deneen Medland
April 17, 2023
Kelle Trouton
April 17, 2023
Caroline
January 23, 2023
I made this same amazing salad with the following additions: I used a bed of chopped romaine hearts, and squeezed the juice of all the trimmed cara cara oranges, plus 1/2 lemon, added a drizzled of Tupelo honey on top. The herbs: chopped fennel fronds and mint. Everyone went crazy for it!
Marcus
YUM! Definitely going to pair this with a nice and funky natty white next time!
Caroline
January 23, 2023
I made this same amazing salad with the following additions: I used a bed of chopped romaine hearts, and squeezed the juice of all the trimmed cara cara oranges, plus 1/2 lemon, added a drizzled of Tupelo honey on top. The herbs: chopped fennel fronds and mint. Everyone went crazy for it!