Author Notes: This tangy, refreshing blend (I love adding ginger) is my go-to breakfast. Potent detoxifiers, limes are acidic, but alkaline when metabolized, thanks to their mineral salts—which help liver function and cleanse the colon. This blend is healthy heaven in a glass, but drink it fast, before the stevia develops an aftertaste. —Tess Masters
Serves: 2
Ingredients
For the smoothie:
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3/4
cup (180 milliliters) coconut water or water
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1/2
cup (90 grams) young Thai coconut meat or 1 tablespoon creamed coconut
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2
cups (86 grams) firmly packed baby spinach
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1
medium avocado, pitted and peeled
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1/2
medium cucumber, chopped
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2
tablespoons finely grated lime zest
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2
limes, peeled and halved
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20
drops alcohol-free liquid stevia, plus more to taste
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pinches natural salt (optional, to bring out flavors)
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1 1/2
cups (190 grams) ice cubes
Optional boosters:
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1
tablespoon blanched raw almonds, soaked
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1
teaspoon minced ginger
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1
teaspoon chia seeds
Directions
- Throw all of the ingredients into your blender and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
Photo by Erin Kunkel