Plain water gets boring when you’re trying to drink more of it. This hydrating detox smoothie leans on watermelon and cucumber to sneak in fluids with actual flavor.
Easy Hydrating Detox Smoothie Recipe
This detox smoothie features a blend of refreshing cucumber, juicy watermelon, and nutrient-rich spinach, creating a drink that hydrates and revitalizes. The recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup diced watermelon
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup coconut water or plain water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash the spinach leaves, dice the watermelon and cucumber, and peel the banana.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the spinach, watermelon, cucumber, banana, coconut water, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Add Ice: If you prefer a chilled smoothie, add a few ice cubes into the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy it as a refreshing drink to cool down on a hot day.
Chill the fruit ahead so you skip the ice. Sip it through the hottest part of the afternoon.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 glasses
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
