Seasonal Drinks
Refreshing Ginger Lime Green Smoothie Recipe
This vibrant smoothie balances the sharp heat of fresh ginger with the bright acidity of lime and the silkiness of ripe avocado. It is a clean, produce-forward drink that celebrates the crisp flavors of fresh greens and seasonal citrus for a bright start to the day.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 215 kcal
Method
Prepare your produce by thoroughly washing the baby spinach, peeling the fresh ginger, and coring the green apple.
Add the cold water, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped ginger to the blender first. Pulse a few times to ensure the ginger is finely broken down and its oils are infused into the liquid.
Add the spinach, avocado, green apple, and hemp seeds to the blender carafe.
Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is completely silky and no green flecks of spinach remain.
Taste and adjust if necessary; you can add an extra squeeze of lime for more acidity or a splash more water for a thinner consistency. Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
For an extra cold smoothie without using ice, freeze your green apple slices the night before.
If you don't have a high-powered blender, use a microplane to grate the ginger before adding it to ensure no woody bits remain.
A small pinch of flaky sea salt can help to amplify the citrus and ginger flavors without making the drink salty.
To make this grain-free and paleo-friendly, ensure your hemp seeds are raw and unhulled if preferred, though hulled hearts provide the creamiest texture.
