Energy in a Cup: All Green Smoothie
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Description
The hype around health smoothies always made me suspicious, but after a week of these vibrant green drinks for breakfast, I can honestly attest that they’re energy in a cup!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 2 celery stalks
- 1/2 cucumber
- 3 romaine leaves
- 5 kale leaves (de-stemmed)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped basil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped mint
- Lemon juice/lime juice/unfiltered apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Pour water into your blender.
- Finely chop and add to blender (one vegetable at a time) celery, cucumber, romaine, kale, avocado.
- Scoop out ripe avocado, blend into mixture.
- Add minced/chopped ginger and herbs to mixture.
- When you are ready to serve, add acidity to taste: either a healthy squeeze of lemon/lime juice, or – for an extra-healthy boost – a splash of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar.
Notes
- Unless you have a very high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, make sure each vegetable is thoroughly blended into the water before adding the next.
- You can use a wooden spoon to pre-mix the rougher vegetables into pre-existing liquid in order to ease the process.
- You can vary the amount of water you use to fit your texture preferences – and/or you can make thicker smoothies for easier conservation, then add a bit of water and stir when you’re ready to drink.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a high-powered blender to make this smoothie?
The notes specifically say that unless you have a very high-powered blender like a Vitamix, you should blend each vegetable — celery, cucumber, romaine, kale, avocado — thoroughly into the water before adding the next one. A regular blender can handle this recipe if you add ingredients one at a time.
Why does this recipe add acidity at the very end?
The recipe instructs you to add lemon juice, lime juice, or raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar only when you are ready to serve. Adding acidity too early can cause the green vegetables to discolor and the bright flavor to become muted; stirring it in at the last moment keeps the smoothie vibrant. 
Looks AWESOME! Love me some green drinks!