Detox green smoothie
This delicious smoothie may look like a burst of spring, but it’s perfect for mid-winter. After all, who hasn’t had the word ‘cleanse’ creep into their consciousness at least a little lately? Post-holidays are an ideal time to spring clean your body. And with actually healthy beverages like this, that reset can be both simple and delicious. Energizing and refreshing, this green smoothie is power-packed with goodness to enhance your body’s natural detoxification system.
I was a little apprehensive about attempting to temper the piquant bitterness of the ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Cleanse tea infusion I wanted to incorporate in this drink. It really is bitter…but it’s a good bitter if you are someone who goes for that (e.g. strong dark chocolate lovers). The natural sweetness of pineapple and banana really pulled through, however, without drowning everything else into a saccharine blend. Best reassurance I can offer, though—Chef F didn’t just sip, he guzzled. I wish I had snapped a picture for you. This is green goodness.
ORGANIC INDIA’s unique blend of the Cleanse Tea Infusion melds the potency of Tulsi, Turmeric, Ginger and traditional cleansing herbs to provide an effective daily liver and kidney cleanse….but you can use green or other herbal tea too. There’s also a powerful boost delivered from antioxidant-rich Wheatgrass, noted for aiding the body in clearing out impurities and stored toxins, decreasing oxidative stress and more. Armed with such a powerful, delicious combo, you can sip your way to your best health. All you have to do is blend and go–a perfect bright start to the day! Enjoy!
Detox green smoothie
serves 2
1 cup boiled water
1 Cleanse tea infusion bag
½ cup apple juice (or use water or coconut water)
1 cup packed kale or spinach
1 medium banana, chopped and frozen
1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
2 teaspoons honey, agave nectar or maple syrup (or to taste) *optional
¼ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
½ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
1-2 tablespoons Wheatgrass powder
Lightly steep ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Cleanse tea infusion bag in boiled water (1 to 3 minutes). Allow to cool to room temperature.
Toss tea with all remaining ingredients in a blender and process on high until smooth (about 30 seconds). Enjoy!