Description
Refreshing green apple lemon cucumber ginger smoothie blends zesty citrus with crisp apple and cooling cucumber for a nutritious morning boost. Cool health benefits meet delightful flavor in this quick wellness drink you’ll savor with each energizing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 green apples, cored and quartered
- ¼ English cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium lemon, peeled and seeded
Additional Ingredients:
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped
Liquid and Ice:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) coconut water (or water)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber, green apple, and ginger by thoroughly washing and chopping them into small, manageable chunks to facilitate efficient blending.
- Place the chopped cucumber, diced green apple, and grated ginger into the high-powered blender, ensuring maximum flavor extraction.
- Pour in the liquid component, which helps create a smoother consistency and aids in breaking down the fruits and vegetables.
- Activate the blender at high speed, processing the ingredients until they transform into a silky, homogeneous mixture with no visible chunks.
- For those desiring an ultra-refined texture, carefully pass the smoothie through a fine-mesh strainer, gently pressing to extract all the liquid and remove any remaining pulp.
- Select serving glasses and fill with a handful of ice cubes to create a refreshing chill.
- Gracefully pour the vibrant green smoothie over the ice, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly into the glass.
- Serve immediately to preserve the drink’s optimal temperature, nutritional potency, and fresh, invigorating flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose crisp, tart green apples like Granny Smith for a bold, zesty flavor profile that cuts through the smoothie’s sweetness.
- Use fresh ginger root instead of powdered for a more vibrant, spicy kick that enhances the overall taste complexity.
- Opt for seedless cucumber varieties to minimize potential bitterness and ensure a smoother blending process.
- Consider adding a small pinch of sea salt to balance flavors
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy Smoothie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg