Try this green smoothie when you would like something cool and quick to blend. It combines leafy greens, cucumber and celery with apple, banana and lemon. Choose avocado or nut butter according to the flavour you prefer.
The recipe stands on its own as an everyday food idea. Use it alongside the meals you enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls spinach
- ½ cucumber, chopped
- 1–2 celery sticks, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ green apple, cored and chopped
- ½ banana
- 1 cup water, plus more if needed
- ¼ avocado or 1 tablespoon nut butter
- Fresh ginger or mint, optional, to taste
Method
- Wash the produce and prepare the ingredients. Check any nut butter ingredients against your dietary needs.
- Put the water, lemon juice and softer ingredients into a blender. Add the chopped vegetables, apple and optional ginger or mint.
- Blend until smooth, adding a little more water if the mixture is too thick.
- Pour into a glass and serve straight away.
Make it your own
Prefer a less sharp flavour? Begin with a little lemon juice and add more after tasting. If your blender is small, work in batches. You could swap the apple for pear or use berries for a different version.
If you save some for later, refrigerate it promptly in a covered container at 5°C or below. Better Health Channel — Food safety and storage.
For something to eat alongside it, browse our four breakfast recipes or quinoa and chia bread. If you are considering food changes for a child’s skin, read children’s eczema and food and our eczema guide.
The clinic’s initial naturopathy consultation includes dietary and lifestyle review. Bring your questions and any existing care plan. Melbourne Wellness — Services.
Discuss suitability at a consultation.
Sources
Read 15 October 2026. Clinical sources support the adjacent general information; clinic links verify the advertised appointment menu.
- Better Health Channel — Food safety and storage — Victorian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Melbourne Wellness — Services — current clinic facts; accessed 2026-10-15.
