A lemon detox smoothie is the first thing I want on mornings that start too early. I blend half a lemon with water, a soft date for sweetness, and a few ice cubes until it’s thin and cold. The tartness wakes me up more gently than coffee and leaves no bitter finish.
Refreshing Lemon Detox Smoothie
This Lemon Detox Smoothie combines fresh lemon juice, spinach, banana, and almond milk for a delicious and nutritious drink. It’s ready in just minutes and is an excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants, making it a great choice for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash the spinach and peel the banana. Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the spinach, banana, lemon juice, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high until the mixture is creamy and well combined. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for a refreshing start to your day.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
I keep this lemon detox smoothie simple on purpose, since the lemon is the whole point. It sits well before breakfast and clears the sleepy feeling without a crash later. On warm days I add more ice and treat it like a midday reset.
