This green detox delight is the perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it's delicious too! The almond milk provides a creamy base, while the kale, spinach, cucumber, and celery add a boost of vitamins and minerals. The apple adds a touch of sweetness, and the ground flaxseed and chia seeds provide a dose of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a healthy and delicious way to start my day. I wanted something that was packed with nutrients and antioxidants, but I also wanted something that tasted good. I experimented with different combinations of fruits and vegetables, and I finally settled on this recipe. I've been making it for years now, and I still love it!
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 1
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup chopped kale
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Why It Works
The combination of kale, spinach, cucumber, and celery provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
The apple adds a touch of sweetness and helps to balance out the flavors of the other ingredients.
The ground flaxseed and chia seeds provide a dose of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
The almond milk provides a creamy base that makes the smoothie easy to drink.