The Hungry Bites

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Categories
    • Main Dishes
      • Beef and veal
      • Chicken and Poultry
      • Lamb and Goat
      • Pork
      • Fish and seafood
      • Other Meats
      • Legumes
      • Salad Meals
    • Side Dishes
    • Greek Appetizers and Meze
    • Pasta and rice
    • Soups and stews
    • One pan - One pot
    • Air Fryer
    • Salads
    • Greek Desserts and Sweets
      • Cakes
      • Cheesecakes
      • Cupcakes and muffins
      • Cookies
      • Chocolate
      • Ice Cream
      • Pies Bars and Tarts
      • Puddings, jams and creams
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Bread Recipes
    • Greek Drinks
    • Dietary
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Healthy
  • The Mediterranean Diet
  • About The Hungry Bites
    • Contact me
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Summer
  • Recipes
  • MDiet
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Summer
    • Recipes
    • MDiet
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Greek Drinks

    Green smoothie cleanse recipe with spinach

    Modified: Aug 25, 2023 · Published: Nov 6, 2016 by Makos

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Tired of green smoothies that taste like salad? This recipe for green smoothie cleanse with spinach will detox you in a delicious way!

    Image showing a tary with two glasses of green smoothie cleanse for detox.

    I'm really excited about this post! And the reason is, of course, this smoothie!

    I’m sure there are a lot of smoothies out there that taste really good and also use greens, but since this recipe came out even better than what I was expecting, it made me very happy!

    It all began with the idea of a green smoothie (dah…). It had to contain some greens and also have an intense green color. But it shouldn’t taste like salad.

    It should taste like something everyone would enjoy, even the pickiest child. And it should be really healthy. So, I started making ingredient combinations in mind. What should I put in it?

    Spinach was the obvious choice. Among all the vegetables, spinach is listed at the top for nutrient richness. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it’s also full of phytonutrients such as carotenoids and flavonoids to provide you with powerful antioxidant protection.

    Because it also has a very mild, neutral taste, I knew it wouldn’t impart any strong flavor to the smoothie.

    I also used some avocado. I was a little skeptical about it at first, because I didn’t know if its flavor would work well with the rest of the ingredients I had in mind. As it turned out, avocado was a great choice.

    Avocados, sometimes also called alligator pears, are super nutrient and among other things they will provide you with potassium, vitamin K, vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat. Yes, this is the kind of fat that’s good for your heart!

    Birds eye view of a tray with two green smoothies with spinach for cleanse and detox.

    I used bananas too, because I wanted that extra creaminess and their great flavor. Green apple juice was another great choice, since it provides the liquid needed for the smoothie and gives it some extra freshness.

    I almost always use some kind of nuts in my smoothies, due to the plant based protein they provide and their flavor. And what kind of nuts should someone use in a green smoothie? The answer was more than obvious: Pistachios!!!

    Pistachios happen to be the first choice for people who are dieting. Evidence suggests that pistachios, with their lower calories, high protein, low saturated fat, and high unsaturated fats, are an ideal contender as compared to other nuts and dried fruits for ideal weight management. Not to mention the antioxidants, phytosterols, and unsaturated fatty acids…

    And what if I wanted to make it over the top healthy? Then I suppose I would add some matcha green tea, some ground cinnamon and cardamom, a couple of teaspoons honey and some lemon zest and juice… OMG people! This is a health bomb!

    Image showing a tary with two glasses of green smoothie cleanse with spinach and the rest of the ingredients.

    OK, I think I may have overdone it with the analysis of the ingredients. The bottom line is that this is a smoothie with a great taste! If I had to describe it, I would say it’s something in between a pistachio ice cream and a mixed fruits juice. Can anyone say no to that?

    And except the taste, while drinking it you can feel you’re doing something good to your body. It is a power smoothie! Drink this for breakfast or as a snack, it is very filling!

    And if you want to have a little treat with it, I believe it will pair really well with this amazing no mixer, one bowl apple crumble pie. Enjoy!

    Notes:

    If you don’t really like avocado, use half, as I mention. You will not notice it!
    Pistachios could be raw or roasted. If roasted, their flavor will be more intense and delicious!
    Keep your fruits and apple juice in the fridge for a cold smoothie.

    More smoothie recipes:

    Banana beet greens detox smoothie with superfoods

    Superfoods detox smoothie

    Healthy mixed berry smoothie without yogurt

    Share this post if you liked it (share buttons at the top!) and don’t forget to subscribe for new recipes or follow me on Instagram,   Pinterest,   Facebook

    📖 Recipe

    Green smoothie cleanse featured image.

    Green smoothie cleanse recipe with spinach

    Makos
    Tired of green smoothies that taste like salad? This recipe for green smoothie cleanse with spinach will detox you in a delicious way!
    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 395 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups packed spinach (baby or regular)
    • ½ ripe avocado
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • ¼ cup pistachios, shelled
    • ½ teaspoon matcha green tea
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • Zest of half a small lemon or lime
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup for vegans
    • 2 cups green apple juice (or more for a thinner consistency)

    Instructions
     

    • Blend everything together until smooth.
    • Drink and feel happy.

    Notes

    Pistachios can be raw or roasted. However, they taste so much better when roasted.
    Keep your fruits and apple juice in the fridge for a cold smoothie.
    You use 1 avocado for a creamier result.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 395kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    the_green_smoothie_that_tastes_good_5

    More Greek Drinks

    • Frappe featured.
      Frappe Recipe: Greek Iced Coffee Drink
    • A glass with ouzo lemon drink.
      Simple Ouzo Lemon Drink – the Greek Fizz
    • Ouzo cocktails
      Greek booze: 5 Ouzo Cocktails You Need to Try
    • A tall narrow glass filled with ouzo and water.
      What is Ouzo and How to Drink It

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    author profile image.

    Welcome to The Hungry Bites, your go-to destination for authentic Greek and Mediterranean recipes, straight from the heart of the Aegean.

    About →

    Summer Recipes

    • Dolma on a plate.
      BEST Dolma: Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves with Meat
    • Featured image for creamy Greek pasta salad.
      Creamy Greek pasta salad (with healthy yogurt dressing)
    • A stuffed tomato and pepper on a plate.
      Easy Gemista: Greek stuffed peppers & tomatoes
    • Greek baked octopus in foil featured image.
      Easy Mediterranean baked octopus recipe (in foil)
    • Greek yogurt marinated chicken breasts.
      Greek yogurt chicken marinade—it doubles as a sauce
    • Greek salad featured image.
      Traditional Greek salad (authentic recipe by a Greek)
    • Cretan dakos salad on a plate.
      Traditional Greek Dakos Salad Recipe (by a Cretan)
    • Ouzo cocktails
      Greek booze: 5 Ouzo Cocktails You Need to Try

    Popular Recipes

    • Featured image: 3 slices of spanakopita stacked the one on the other.
      Easy Greek Spinach Pie (Traditional Spanakopita)
    • Oven baked swordfish featured image.
      Oven baked swordfish recipe with lemon vinaigrette
    • A bowl with lemon garlic pearled couscous.
      Best Lemon Garlic Pearl Couscous Recipe
    • Baked chicken leg on a plate with potatoes, carrots and cauliflower.
      Greek baked chicken recipe (with potatoes)
    • Easy pistachio cream in a jar, featured image.
      2-ingredient Pistachio Cream Recipe
    • Pistachio chocolate cake featured image.
      Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake
    • Italian almond cookies featured image.
      Easy Italian almond cookies recipe - soft amaretti
    • Creme brulee featured image
      Classic French Crème brûlée recipe (in 5 easy steps)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    As Seen In

    GREATIST, Buzzfeed, Saveur, wellandgood, verywellfit, popsugar, everydayhealth, brit.co, Health.com, Livestrong, Thefeedfeed, Marie Claire, Thepappaspost.

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • YouTube

    Copyright © 2016-2025 The Hungry Bites

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required