Cucumber, apple, lemon, and ginger give this vegetable-heavy smoothie a crisp flavor. Spinach and kale supply the leafy base, and avocado adds softness. It is intended to taste fresh and tart rather than resemble a sweet berry or chocolate drink.
Papaya Cucumber Pineapple Green Smoothie
Papaya, cucumber, celery, and pineapple form a juicy fruit-and-vegetable smoothie. Spinach adds leaves, with ginger and lime giving definition to the finish. Much of the liquid comes from produce instead of a separate milk or juice ingredient.
Pineapple Cucumber Citrus Kale Smoothie
Cucumber adds a fresh vegetable note to kale, pineapple, orange, and lemon. Coconut water provides liquid. The combination makes a lighter green drink without banana, yogurt, or nut milk, letting the mix of vegetables and citrus remain apparent.