Fresh Parsley & Lemon Detox Smoothie
A green, herbal smoothie blending fresh parsley, lemon, apple, and cucumber with a touch of ginger for a light, cleanse-friendly sip.
Parsley might seem like an unusual smoothie ingredient, but blended with apple and cucumber it mellows into a fresh, green flavor rather than tasting like a garnish.
This smoothie is tagged for detox and cleanse routines because it leans almost entirely on whole vegetables and fruit, without any added sugar. A whole peeled lemon adds brightness, and a bit of grated ginger gives it a subtle warmth against the coolness of the cucumber.
Blend until fully smooth, then serve over ice for a refreshing, low-calorie sip.
If the flavor is too intense for your taste, a few extra cucumber slices or an additional splash of water will mellow it out considerably. It's best consumed right after blending, while the color and nutrients are freshest.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley — loosely packed
- 1 whole lemon — peeled and seeded
- 1 small apple — cored and chopped
- 1 cup cucumber — chopped
- 1 cup water — or coconut water
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger — grated
- 1/2 cup ice cubes — optional, for chill
Instructions
- 1Add parsley, lemon, apple, cucumber, ginger, and water to a blender.
- 2Blend on high until smooth.
- 3Add ice cubes and blend again if you prefer it chilled.
- 4Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.