This green detox smoothie is a healthy and nutritious breakfast made with whole foods. It's perfect for incorporating dark leafy greens into your daily routine and comes together easily. If you need a quick breakfast or snack that you can prepare in just a few minutes and that is easy to digest, then this green smoothie is for you.

Green smoothies provide us with minerals, vitamins and digestive enzymes, as well as chlorophyll that helps to purify the body. They are the perfect way to start the day and kick start a healthy diet. I highly recommend incorporating smoothies into your meals, either for breakfast, snack or any other time of the day.
I have been practicing fat-free breakfasts for several years as this practice gives the liver more time to cleanse toxins. This includes healthy fats like nuts, seeds, avocado, dairy-free milk, etc. After reading the book "Liver Rescue" by Anthony William, also know as "Medical Medium." I started to incorporate his practices into my daily life. The medical medium lifestyle supports the liver in the morning, by eating fruit for breakfast, avoiding fats until noon and staying hydrated.
This detox smoothie is medical medium friendly as it contains no fats. It's also dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
Ingredients You Need for This Green Detox Smoothie
This green detox smoothie recipe is made with simple, wholesome ingredients. It contains no added sugar, protein powders, or nut butters—just fresh, raw fruits and veggies. Smoothie lovers are sure to enjoy this refreshing and easy-to-make recipe!
- Spinach: Spinach is the star of the show and gives this smoothie its green color. It's also high in iron and potassium and provides protein. Ideally, we should consume between 2 to 3 cups of leafy greens per day. If you have trouble eating salads, this smoothie is ideal for consuming your daily dose of leafy greens. You can swap the spinach for other leafy greens like romaine or kale.
- Celery: Adding celery to smoothies provides you with minerals salts, among other benefits.
- Orange: The orange adds a sweet flavor to balance the spinach. It also provides Vitamin C, which increases iron absorption. If you don't have an orange, you can replace it with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice to provide vitamin C, or any other citrus fruit.
- Banana: As a staple in many smoothie recipes, bananas add a delicious sweet flavor and soft texture to the smoothie. You can use frozen bananas if you have them on hand.
- Fresh Ginger: Ginger activates our digestive fire, which is why it is excellent to consume in a morning smoothie.

How to Make a Green Detox Smoothie
- Peel the orange and cut it into 2 or 4 pieces, remove the seeds and place it in the blender. Cut the celery into smaller pieces and add them to the blender.
- Add the banana, spinach, ginger and water to the blender. Blend well until you obtain a smooth homogenous texture and no longer see any bits of spinach.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tips and Variations
- Use a powerful blender: Nobody likes pieces of spinach in their smoothie so make sure you are using a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Use different greens: Don't limit yourself to just spinach. Try kale or chard. Use organic greens whenever possible to avoid pesticides.
- Add other veggies: You can easily adapt this recipe to make it your own. I like to swap the celery for cucumber (another hydrating vegetable.) Zucchini is also a good choice.
- Adjust the sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add more banana or 1 or 2 dates. The additional sweetness is helpful if the taste of the greens is too strong for you. You can also add a touch of maple syrup, if desired, to help you get accustomed to the taste of green smoothies.
- Substitute the fruit: I use orange and banana to sweeten this green detox smoothie, but you can use other fresh fruits like mango, pineapple or green kiwi to balance the green vegetables. Peach is also a great choice if it's in season. You can use blueberries or raspberries, but it will alter the color.
- Liquid substitutions: You can use coconut water, coconut milk or almond milk instead of water, but keep in mind that coconut milk and almond milk contains fat so it will not be medical medium-friendly. Store-bought plant-based milks, like almond milk, also contain added preservatives, so use homemade plant-based milk, if possible.
- Add-ins: You can add other ingredients like chia seeds, hemp seeds or flax seeds. But keep in mind that these contain fat so if you are trying not to eat fats at breakfast then you will want to skip these ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach. While I have never tried it myself, some people use frozen spinach in their smoothies and love it.
Green smoothies contain dietary fiber and pulp from fruits and vegetables. Therefore, they generally contain more essential nutrients. Green juices simply contain the juice from the fruits and vegetables, leaving behind the fiber. As a result, green juices are lower in calories and are not suitable as a meal replacement.
Definitely. While morning is the perfect time to eat raw fruits and vegetables before eating anything heavier or cooked, you can consume this smoothie at another time. My recommendation, however, is that you consume it on an empty stomach, meaning at least 2 to 4 hours after your last meal.
This recipe makes two large glasses. Personally, I usually make two glasses for myself. Since it is a very low-calorie breakfast, I need a lot of it to feel full. If I get hungry after the smoothie, I usually eat more fruit mid-morning.
Yes, although I recommend enjoying the smoothie fresh for the best taste and nutrient content, you can prepare it in advance and consume it within the same day. Store the smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator and make sure to shake or blend it again before enjoying.
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Green Detox Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 1 banana
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 bunch spinach
- 1 small piece of ginger
- 300 ml cold water
Instructions
- Peel the orange and cut it into 2 or 4 pieces, remove the seeds if there are any and place in the blender. Cut the celery into smaller pieces and add them to the blender.
- Add the banana, spinach, ginger, and water to the blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and no visible bits of spinach remain..
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