Custom Cleanse Recipe

Prepare produce

Rinse all fresh produce thoroughly. Peel the ginger and banana. Core the apple and chop into chunks. Peel and chop the cucumber. Remove tough kale stems and roughly chop the leaves.

If using matcha, whisk 0.5 tsp matcha with 2 tablespoons warm water until dissolved; set aside to cool. If using brewed green tea, brew 1/4 cup and cool.

Blend greens first

Place the spinach, kale, and cold water or coconut water into a high-speed blender. Blend on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until the greens are evenly liquefied. This prevents fibrous pieces later.

Add fruit and aromatics

Add the chopped cucumber, banana, green apple, lemon juice, grated ginger and ice (if using) to the blender. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and no visible chunks remain. Scrape down the sides once and continue blending if needed.

Adjust consistency

Check texture. For a thinner cleanse drink, add up to 1/2 cup more cold water or coconut water and blend 10–15 seconds. For a thicker, meal-like shake, reduce water and consider adding the protein & fiber boost ingredients (see next section).

If you want the cleanse to be more satiating, add 1/2 cup Greek or plant yogurt, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, and 1 scoop protein powder to the blended base. Blend on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until smooth and fully incorporated.

Taste and adjust sweetness/acid: if too tart, add 1/4 ripe banana or a teaspoon of maple syrup; if too sweet, add another teaspoon of lemon juice.

Place the chopped parsley or cilantro and the dissolved matcha (or cooled green tea) in a small cup or shaker. Stir or shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to combine.

Taste the shot and if very bitter, add a squeeze of lemon or a teaspoon of honey (optional).

Either mix the shot into the smoothie for an herb-forward cleanse or pour beside the serving glass to sip between sips of smoothie.

Pour the blended green smoothie into two tall glasses (or one large bottle) using a spatula to get all the liquid. Stir in sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor; blend briefly (5 seconds) if preferred fully combined.

Garnish each serving with fresh mint leaves and an optional thin slice of apple on the rim.

Serve immediately for best nutrient and texture. If storing, pour into an airtight bottle and keep refrigerated up to 24 hours; shake well before drinking.