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This detox smoothie is chock full of good for you ingredients, but tastes sweet and delicious! If you’re struggling with healthy eating, try this smoothie and start feeling better!
Featured with this recipe
- Why Drink Detox Smoothies
- Ingredients in our Easy Detox Smoothie
- More Ingredient Options to Choose From
- Benefits of a Golden Detox Smoothie
- Tips to Making Easy Detox Smoothie
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Freezing Detox Smoothie in the Freezer
- More Yummy Smoothie Recipes
- How to Make a Detox Smoothie
- Golden Detox Smoothie Recipe
Our detox smoothie is a great recipe to get your mind and body out of a funk. Not only does it taste delicious, but I love the color! It reminds me of a beautiful sunrise. The golden hue that comes from the carrots and pineapple gives it much more of an appetizing look than most detox smoothies.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not opposed to green smoothies, but sometimes the color makes it a little harder to drink, or is that just me? If you’re looking to get back on track with healthy eating, try this detox smoothie. It always brightens my day and lifts my mood.
Why Drink Detox Smoothies
Drinking detox smoothies gives your body the support it needs to refuel rehydrate and go through a natural detoxification process. This detox smoothie will help with liver kidneys your skin. It is healthy for you and all natural with fresh fruit and ingredients that are beneficial.
- Nutrition – Variety of fruits vegetables other nutrient-rich ingredients blended and a smoothie that tastes delicious. Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins minerals and I accidents and fiber that support our overall health.
- Hydration – Smoothies are good for you because they rehydrate you giving you that overall water intake that is needed to help your body function properly.
- Health – Your overall health will improve and can help with fiber-rich fruits and vegetables that will support your Friday from the inside out.
Ingredients in our Easy Detox Smoothie
These ingredients in this detox smoothie are carefully chosen and placed to help build your immune system, help aid your digestive system, and enhance your overall well-being. Each of these ingredients below has a function and purpose that will allow your body to detoxify!
- Banana – Adds a natural sweetness it also provides energy and supports digestive health. It is high in potassium and helps with those leg cramps.
- Honey Greek yogurt – Honey is a natural sweetener in smoothies. It not only sweetens but it does it without using white sugar. The Greek yogurt is high in protein. It is a thicker type of yogurt that is creamy but also has the essential probiotics. Combined this is a great flavor of yogurt!
- Carrot – Wash, peel, and dice your carrots ahead of time. Carrots are rich in antioxidants and help reduce stress and support your overall health.
- Pineapple – Fresh pineapple is best! Cut and chop pineapple chunks then blend in the blender. Pineapple helps with inflammation.
- Orange juice – Freshly squeezed orange juice gives a zesty and delicious flavor.
- Water – Use either regular water or coconut water to help with the liquid content.
- Ice cubes – Blend it up with ice cubes for that smoothie satisfaction!
More Ingredient Options to Choose From
The options are endless for this detox smoothie! Get ready to mix and create several different flavors and combinations when making a detox smoothie at home. It is so easy to add what is leftover in your fridge or purchase all your favorite options!
- Greens – Baby spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, or any leafy greens are great to add. They are rich in vitamins, folate, and iron.
- Fruit – Sliced apples, strawberries, kiwi, fresh berries, avocado, mango, and orange peels are all delicious and flavorful on their own as well as combined. Each of these has its benefits as well as shares similar nutritional value with other ingredients.
- Creamy butter – Almond butter and peanut butter are great sources of protein as well as thickness and flavor to the detox smoothie.
- Veggies – Cucumbers, celery, beetroot, cabbage, bell peppers, or zucchini are great additions to any smoothie.
- Seeds – Chia seeds and flax seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. They are simple to throw into the smoothie and increase your boost of nutrients.
- Seeds or nuts – Chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, almonds, or nuts add protein and texture.
- Liquid – Coconut milk, almond milk, lime juice, or lemon juice are all great ways to balance out flavor and add in a thinner content to the smoothie.
- Herbs – Cilantro, mint, parsley, or basil are great additions to this detox smoothie.
- Sweeteners – Maple syrup, honey, or stevia for that extra sweetness!
Benefits of a Golden Detox Smoothie
You can’t go wrong with a delicious cup of smoothie for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack! It is the perfect pick-me-up during the day and a great way to start your morning filling yourself full. These are just some of the ways the golden detox smoothie benefits your body!
- Filling – This refreshing drink is filling! It made more than I could fit in my glass in the picture, and I was full after drinking just one glass.
- Calories – The whole recipe is only 260 calories, so you can feel good about putting it in your body and sharing it with your kids.
- Powder – If you want to make this detox smoothie even more filling and sustaining, you can add a little bit of vanilla protein powder. Just be aware that it will also change your calorie total.
- Vitamins – This smoothie blend is packed with Vitamin C. This is a great drink to make if you feel a cold coming on, or just to stay on top of the cold season in general. Whenever I start feeling a sore throat or achy body, I like to load up on vitamin-rich foods and it seems to help my body kick the sickness.
- Ingredients – This is a terrific way to use up extra fruits and veggies in your fridge. Feel free to experiment with throwing in different ingredients to see what you like best.
Tips to Making Easy Detox Smoothie
Keep this detox smoothie healthy and delicious by following these helpful tips and ideas for making this daily smoothie. The ingredients, what kind of flavor you want, and types of fats to use are great ideas and tips to use while making detox smoothies. The options are endless!
- Fresh ingredients – Make sure most if not all your ingredients are fresh produce and not from a can. This can make a huge difference when blending and getting the nutrients you need.
- Balance flavors – Mix and match flavors and try new ways! Just be sure to balance out the flavors with sweet, greens, protein, and veggies. These all have many flavors and the combinations are endless if used the right way!
- Rainbow – Try all the fruits and vegetables of the rainbow. From red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. These are all delicious and high in nutrients.
- Healthy fats – Avocado, seeds, and nuts, are all high and healthy fats that can help keep your body supported.
- Blend well – Make sure that all the contents are blended well and have a smooth smoothie texture.
- Portion control – Yes, these detox smoothies are amazingly delicious but you do need to only drink them in moderation. This will help detox as well as fill you up for the day.
“My husband abd I both love this smoothie! It teminds us of an Orange Julius!!”
-Janelle
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, none of the Golden Detox smoothie ingredients contain gluten, so it’s a great option for breakfast or just a healthy snack in your day!
Detox smoothies contain antioxidants which help to rid the body of toxins, it also contain fiber which helps with digestion. It’s also a great way to get in your vegetables for the day. The best part is how many good nutrients it contains while still having great flavor!
The original recipe contains Greek yogurt, but if you wanted to, you could substitute it with vegan yogurt or unsweetened almond milk. However if you do substitute with almond milk, it might not retain the same creamy texture.
Freezing Detox Smoothie in the Freezer
Storing a detox smoothie is simple! It is best to keep them in the freezer and either reblend them or let them thaw before drinking. Detox smoothies will melt and lose their taste and texture if stored in the refrigerator.
- Container – It is best to freeze a detox smoothie in the freezer. Fill the container to the top when freezing and store it with a lid on or in an airtight container. As the smoothie freezes it will slowly expand.
- Molds – Pour the blended detox smoothie into shapes or molds that will be frozen.
- Label and date – Grab a marker and a label to date the container and label any other information on the outside. This will help to know which smoothies need to be used first.
- Thawing – When ready to enjoy, place the detox smoothie in the refrigerator the night before and enjoy it in the morning.
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How to Make a Detox Smoothie
Golden Detox Smoothie
Video
Equipment
- Blendtec Blender
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 Tablespoons honey greek yogurt
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- ½ cup fresh pineapple
- ½ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- ½ cup water
- ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients together in a blender.
- Blend thoroughly.
- Pour into a glass. (Serves 1)
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- This refreshing drink is filling! It made more than I could fit in my glass in the picture, and I was full after drinking just one glass.
- The whole recipe is only 260 calories, so you can feel good about putting it in your body and sharing it with your kids.
- If you want to make this detox smoothie even more filling and sustaining, you can add a little bit of vanilla protein powder. Just be aware that it will also change your calorie total.
- This smoothie is packed with Vitamin C. This is a great drink to make if you feel a cold coming on, or just to stay on top of the cold season in general. Whenever I start feeling a sore throat or achy body, I like to load up on vitamin-rich foods and it seems to help my body kick the sickness.
- This is a terrific way to use up extra fruits and veggies in your fridge. Feel free to experiment with throwing in different ingredients to see what you like best.
I really liked it. I added some frozen peaches, blueberries and oats to it. It make 2 glasses. Nice and refreshing and filling.
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My husband abd I both love this smoothie! It teminds us of an Orange Julius!!
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there’s two different total calories written. which is correct?
This is delicious – such a great healthy way to start the day.
I just got back from vacation and boy do I need this!! Thanks for helping me reset.
So delicious! Great breakfast and afternoon snack
This smoothie is delicious! Even my kids love it.
I haven’t tried honey Greek yogurt in smoothies but I need to!
Hi ladies, mine came out very runny, is this common, n if so how can I make it thicker? If not supposed to be, ideas on what I could have possibly done incorrectly? Thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
That’s weird, I haven’t had one come out that way. Maybe try freezing the fruit first or using frozen fruit.
Hi Emily, I am going to make this tomorrow if I can get a perfect pineapple at Whole Foods today. Thank you for all of your recipes. I print a lot of them and then make them based on your picture and what you have to say about the recipe.
After I click the PRINT RECIPE button the ad that is on the recipe before I click that button, shows up on my printed recipe with no option to remove it before printing. This forces me to waste ink. Can you prevent ads from showing up on the recipes that I print from your blog? Thank you.
Thanks Dezi! We are working on taking the ad off when you print the recipe. I’m sorry! It was off, then we had some kind of glitch. Our tech support is on it. Thank you for your patience!
Good morning. I made this smoothie this morning. The only thing different I did, was I used shredded carrots and I used 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean yogurt and 1 tablespoon of raw honey.
Its absolutely delicious
This is a delicious detox!! A+
How often do you drink this and could you omit the banana I am allergic for something else that work as well. Thanks
You can drink this as often as you would like – I like to drink it for breakfast. Sometimes, if I haven’t had the best eating day and want something light and healthy, I will drink it for dinner. My first choice for a substitute for the banana would be frozen mango chunks – or fresh if they are in season in your area. Strawberries or raspberries would also be very good.
Hi, what can I substitute for the honey greek yogurt? I don’t think we have that here in where I live.
You can use plain or vanilla yogurt instead of honey greek yogurt. If you use plain yogurt, you may want to add a teaspoon or so of honey to the smoothie for sweetness. Thanks for asking!