A Detox Green Smoothie That Actually Tastes Good

almond milk

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: water

Coconut water adds hydration while being lower in calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic sweetener.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s at a lower cost.

banana

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: frozen banana

Frozen banana adds creaminess without the cost.

Harvest kale and mint from the garden.

Wash kale and mint thoroughly, rinsing three times to remove dirt.

Soak greens in vinegar for the second wash, then rinse off the vinegar.

Cut up a Fuji apple, removing the core, and add it to the smoothie ingredients.

Add a piece of ginger to the smoothie.

Include grapes and pineapple chunks in the mixture.

Add frozen honeydew melon to the blender instead of ice.

Add four mint leaves to the blender.

Pour in two cups (one pint) of water into the blender.

Break up the kale into smaller pieces and add it to the blender.

Add red seedless grapes to the blender.

Add the cut apple, pineapple chunks, and honeydew melon to the blender.

Add about one tablespoon of flaxseed milk to the mixture.

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Pour the smoothie into a mason jar or preferred drinking container.

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