Fresh Healthy Veggie Smoothie Boost
A quick and energizing green smoothie blending kale, cucumber, celery, green apple, lemon, ginger, and coconut water for a fresh, nutritious boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped kale (packed)
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green apple, cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse kale thoroughly to remove grit. Peel and chop cucumber, celery, and green apple into small chunks for easier blending.
- Squeeze out about 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Peel and grate a teaspoon of fresh ginger.
- Layer kale, cucumber, celery, green apple, lemon juice, ginger, and chia seeds (if using) into your blender pitcher. Pour in coconut water and add ice cubes if you want it chilled.
- Blend starting on low speed, then gradually increase to high until creamy and lump-free, about 2-3 minutes. Stop and scrape down sides once or twice.
- Taste and adjust thickness by adding more coconut water or plain water if needed. Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for sweetness if desired.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately, optionally garnished with a sprig of mint or lemon wedge.
Notes
Use a high-speed blender for best texture. Layer liquids first to help blending. Taste before serving and adjust sweetness or thickness as needed. Frozen greens can be used with adjusted liquid amounts. For a warm variation, lightly steam kale and celery before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 3
Keywords: veggie smoothie, healthy smoothie, green smoothie, energy boost, kale smoothie, vegan smoothie, gluten-free smoothie