There are countless delicious smoothies, but The Green Detox is my absolute favorite. I usually always make sure that 

a smoothie consisting of no more than three ingredients. But these ingredients, which I'm presenting to you in my favorite smoothie, complement each other ideally and work great together.

For about 2 liters of smoothie that will last about 2 days, you will need

Spinach

As is well known, it doesn't contain as much iron as previously assumed, and Popeye was more marketing than superhero. Nevertheless, spinach contains many numerous minerals and vitamins, such as potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C. Of course, it also contains a good amount of iron. Spinach has about 23 kcal per 100 g.

I usually only buy fresh spinach, and it doesn't matter to me if it's young or mature for smoothies. However, you should use young spinach in salads. If fresh spinach isn't available, you can also use frozen spinach. This is great for smoothies, even with the fizziness *g*

Salad cucumber

Why a cucumber? Well, mainly because it contains water. There's not much else in it. If anything, there are a few nutrients in the peel. That's why I only buy organic cucumbers, wash them well, and eat or drink the peel with them. At about 14 kcal per 100g, a cucumber isn't exactly ideal for gaining weight 😉

Lemon

For me, this alone belongs in almost every smoothie or juice for its taste. Everyone knows that lemon has a high vitamin C content and thus protects us well from colds and strengthens our immune system. Especially now that autumn is coming, you can ideally protect yourself and detoxify your body with this fruit. In addition to vitamin C, lemon also contains phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. 100 g contain approximately 36 kcal.

By the way, I always use a peeled lemon, including the seeds.

Avocado

Known as a healthy calorie bomb, the avocado provides us with many healthy plant fats. It also contains many vital nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. This means you can skip the glass of ACE juice 🙂

The flesh of the avocado is incredibly nutritious. But not just the flesh, the pit is also a true superfood. I don't really like the word anymore, now that everything is a superfood these days. But the pit has a strong antioxidant effect and thus protects your body tip-top from free radicals. But be careful: the smoothie will turn slightly sour if you mix the pit in.

The avocado contains approximately 200 kcal per 100 g, making the smoothie almost a complete meal.

Banana

I love bananas! They're not only great as a healthy snack on the go, but they also make smoothies slightly sweet. They contain a lot of potassium and calcium. Additionally, they also have phosphorus and vitamins B, C, and E.

With bananas, you'll get approximately 95 kcal if you use 100g for the smoothie.

Ginger

Ginger is also called a wonder tuber. For me, it belongs in every smoothie and every juice. It makes them pleasantly spicy. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in vitamin C. It also contains many B vitamins and vitamin A.

With 100g of ginger, you consume about 300 kcal. But who eats 100g of ginger anyway 😉

By the way, a ginger shot is great for boosting your immune system. You might end up with about 25g of ginger per shot.

Preparation

First, you need a high-performance blender, otherwise, smoothies just aren't much fun. A high-performance blender makes every smoothie super creamy and pleasant to taste.

I only remove the peel from the lemon and avocado, and also from the ginger if it's been sitting for a while. It's best to start with ginger, lemon, a few pieces of cucumber, and some fresh water, about 150 ml. I'll add the rest gradually.

As an option, I've also included dates in the ingredients list. If you don't drink smoothies often or prefer them a bit sweeter, you can mix in 3-4 dates.

You can now thin the smoothie with water or coconut water as desired.

Smoothie Bowl

One last little tip. If you want a delicious breakfast, add 1-2 bananas at the end. This makes the smoothie thick and gives you a great base for breakfast. Just add some oatmeal and seeds, and your tasty morning snack is ready.

Have fun trying it out, and enjoy your meal.