My Go-To Green Drink with Coconut Water

5 from 1 reader review

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cups cold coconut water
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ½ cups chopped greens, lightly packed (see notes)
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, cilantro, basil or mint, or a combination (I like mint and parsley best)
½ English cucumber, chopped
1 small apple, cored and chopped
½ cup frozen peaches or mango
1-inch piece peeled ginger
ice (optional)

Instructions

In an upright blender, combine the coconut water, lime juice, greens, herbs, cucumber, apple, frozen peaches, ginger, and ice (if using). Blend mixture on high until completely smooth. The texture will be between a smoothie and a juice. Enjoy immediately.

Equipment

Blender

Recipe Notes

I generally aim for milder greens here. I love kale, but it can be a touch strong in this particular application. Chard, spinach or romaine are preferable for my personal taste.

This vibrant green drink is slightly sweet with fresh fruit, zingy with ginger and lime, and loaded with greens, cucumber and parsley.

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