📖 Instructions

1. First, give all your veggies and fruit a good wash. This is really important since we're using them raw. I like to use a veggie brush on the cucumber and celery to get any dirt off.
2. Chop the cucumber and celery into smaller pieces, about 1-inch chunks. This helps your blender work more efficiently and ensures a smoother consistency.
3. Peel the ginger. You don't need a ton, about a half-inch piece will do. Ginger adds a nice little zing and is great for digestion. If you're not a fan, feel free to skip it.
4. Core the apple and chop it into chunks similar to the cucumber and celery. Make sure to remove all the seeds. I like using green apples for this recipe but red apples works to.
5. Place all the chopped ingredients – cucumber, celery, ginger, and apple – into your blender.
6. Add the spinach. No need to chop it, just toss it in! If you're using kale instead, you might want to massage it a bit with your hands first to soften it up.
7. Pour in the water. Start with half a cup, and then add more as needed to reach your desired consistency. Remember, you can always add more water, but you can't take it out!
8. If you're adding lemon or lime juice, squeeze it in now. A little citrus brightens up the flavor and adds some extra vitamin C.
9. Blend on high speed for about 30-60 seconds, or until everything is completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
10. Give it a taste! If it's too thick, add more water. If it's not sweet enough, add a little honey or maple syrup. If it needs a little more zing, add more lemon or ginger.
11. Pour your Celery Cucumber Clarity Smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately! Or, if you're on the go, pour it into a travel mug. This recipe makes one large smoothie or two smaller ones.