Ingredients
1 cup fresh spinach or kale, tightly packed
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (stems removed)
1/2 green apple or pear, chopped
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
1/2 cup water, coconut water, or green tea (as a liquid base)
Optional: A few ice cubes to make it cold, or 1 tsp of honey/mapel syrup if you prefer a touch of sweetness.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Ingredients: Thoroughly wash the spinach, mint, cucumber, and apple. Chop them into pieces that your blender can easily handle.
Add Liquids First: Pour the water (or coconut water) and lemon juice into the bottom of your blender. Adding liquids first helps the blades run smoothly.
Blend the Greens: Add the spinach and mint leaves. Blend on high for about 20–30 seconds until the greens are completely liquefied. (This ensures you don’t get chewy bits of leaf in your smoothie).
Add the Rest: Toss in the cucumber, green apple, and ice cubes. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant green.
Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while it is fresh and cold.
