Berry Detox Smoothie: Easy 5-Minute Recipe

A berry detox smoothie is a blended drink of berries, banana, spinach and water that takes 5 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings.

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What ingredients do you need?

• Mixed berries: 150 g (1 cup), fresh or frozen
• Banana: 120 g (3/4 cup), sliced
• Baby spinach: 30 g (1 cup), loosely packed
• Water: 240 mL (1 cup)

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or a mixture all work. Frozen berries make the drink colder and thicker; fresh berries give it a lighter texture. Choose unsweetened berries if you want a smoothie with no added sugar.

Use a ripe banana for sweetness. The spinach has a mild flavor when blended with the fruit, though it may change the smoothie's color.

How do you make a berry detox smoothie?

1. Wash the spinach and any fresh berries under running water. Follow the package directions if using frozen berries.
2. Add the water and spinach to a blender, followed by the banana and berries.
3. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. Add a little more water if the mixture is too thick to blend.
4. Pour into 2 glasses and serve. There is no steeping time: drink the smoothie as soon as it is blended.

For a smoother texture, blend the water and spinach first, then add the fruit. Leave the smoothie unstrained to keep the fruit and vegetable fiber in the glass.

If making it ahead, refrigerate it promptly in a covered container and drink it within 24 hours. Stir or shake before serving, as separation is normal. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Why is it called a detox smoothie?

The berry detox smoothie provides water, fruit and vegetables, but it does not cleanse the body or speed up detoxification. Your liver and kidneys do most of that work, while your lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

Drinking water in the smoothie helps you stay hydrated, and eating a varied diet supports normal body functions. Because the fruit is blended rather than strained out, the drink also retains its fiber. The specific berry detox smoothie has not been shown to remove toxins or treat a health condition.

What swaps and variations can you make?

Use the same amount of one berry instead of a mix, or combine whichever berries you have. Frozen fruit can make the smoothie thicker; let it soften slightly or add a little water if your blender struggles.

For a creamier drink, replace some of the water with plain yogurt. For a dairy-free version, use an unsweetened plant-based yogurt instead. These swaps change the smoothie's flavor and nutrition, so check the product label if you are comparing protein or added sugar.

You can also leave out the spinach if you prefer a stronger berry flavor. The smoothie will still blend, but its nutrient content will differ from the recipe above.

What is the nutrition per serving?

Each serving is half the recipe. The table shows approximately how much of each ingredient goes into one serving, before any swaps or extra water.

The recipe contains naturally occurring fruit sugars and no added sugar when made with unsweetened ingredients. It is not a substantial source of protein on its own. Exact calories and nutrient amounts per serving are not available here; they vary with the berries, banana size and any substitutions.

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