Cucumber and lime keep this deep green smoothie surprisingly fresh, and half an avocado makes it creamy enough to feel like a small meal.
30 g
kale about 1 to 2 leaves, stalks removed
15 g
baby spinach
100 g
cucumber
½
avocado ripe, flesh only
½ oz
lime juice about half a lime
5 oz
water
1 tsp
agave syrup to taste (optional)
Garnish: Cucumber slice · Ice: Served up, no ice
Kale, Spinach and Cucumber Smoothie
Fresh and green, creamy from the avocado, with a crisp cucumber and zesty lime note.
This recipe appeared on the old site as the "detox smoothie", but no smoothie can detox the body; that job belongs to the liver and kidneys. What it offers is simply a generous portion of vegetables in one glass. Kale and baby spinach bring the green flavour, cucumber adds lots of freshness and water, avocado a creamy texture, and lime juice lifts everything.
It contains almost no fruit, so it tastes fresh and green rather than sweet. A little agave syrup helps if needed.
No food detoxes the body; that is done by your liver and kidneys. It is simply a vegetable-rich drink.
Yes, use 30 g more baby spinach for a milder smoothie.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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