A revitalizing apple and celery smoothie recipe, rich in fiber, vitamin C, and phytonutrients, designed to nourish and heal your body from within.
I’m excited to share a surprisingly delicious apple and celery smoothie recipe. What makes this smoothie special is the fennel, a flavorful herb that brings a hint of black licorice. I also love how low in sugar it is and how it provides an incredible energy boost.
Inspired by my love for Good & Plenty candy, I set out to create a plant-based smoothie with that signature black licorice taste. This recipe hits all the marks: unique ingredients, fresh flavor, low sugar, and refreshingly satisfying.
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Ingredients for an Apple Celery Smoothie
This refreshing beverage is packed with powerhouse ingredients designed to maximize your nutrition:
Lemon: Fresh lemons are a great source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient for heart health.
Spinach: This leafy green is rich in fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, and more, offering an array of health benefits in every mild-tasting leaf.
Water: A simple and sugar-free liquid, water is a perfect addition to smoothies without any unwanted additives.
Fennel Bulb: Fresh fennel brings a unique flavor and is loaded with potassium, magnesium, and calcium, making it a lovely addition to this smoothie.
Celery: Despite its simplicity, celery is a nutritional powerhouse, offering 12 antioxidants, digestive support, anti-inflammatory properties, and a low glycemic index.
Green Apple: Apples naturally provide vitamin C, fiber, and anti-inflammatory benefits. I chose a green apple for this recipe as it contains slightly less natural sugar than its red counterpart.
Ginger Root: Fresh ginger is known for its ancient medicinal uses, particularly for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. A little goes a long way in any smoothie.
Low Sugar Produce
If you’re searching for a delicious low-carb, low-sugar green smoothie, your hunt ends here. A fruit or veggie is considered low glycemic (low in sugar) if a single serving has a glycemic index score below 55.
Here’s the glycemic index of the ingredients in this apple celery smoothie:
- 1 cup spinach: less than 1
- ¼ fennel bulb: 16
- 1 celery stalk: 15
- 1 green apple: 38
- ¼ inch fresh ginger: 15
- juice from 1 lemon: 20
Your blood sugar will thank you—this celery smoothie won’t cause a spike! It’s a perfect afternoon pick-me-up or a refreshing evening treat to help stabilize your blood sugar for the night.
How to Make a Celery Smoothie
For the best-tasting green smoothies, I recommend blending in two steps. While you could toss everything into the blender at once, blending in stages ensures a smoother result with no chunks.
Start by blending the spinach, water, and lemon together until it looks like juice. Be sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Next, add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Depending on your blender, grating the ginger and dicing the apple and fennel can help achieve a smoother consistency. This smoothie is naturally less creamy due to its watery ingredients. For a creamier texture, try adding 1/2 a banana or 1/4 of an avocado. You can also substitute unsweetened coconut milk for the water to create a creamier finish.
Discover More Low Sugar Options
If you’re looking to cut back on sugar, I’ve got some great options for you! Here are a few of my other low-sugar smoothie favorites, perfect for those managing diabetes:
- Cherry Açai Smoothie: A delightful blend of berry flavors in this balanced smoothie.
- Raspberry Smoothie: So pretty, your guests won’t even realize it’s a green smoothie—it’s dessert-worthy!
- Alkaline Smoothie: A fantastic option for stabilizing blood sugar while enjoying a variety of fresh produce.
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie: Sip away inflammation and feel better from the inside out.
- Red Velvet Smoothie: Who says healthy can’t taste indulgent? Enjoy an energizing drink made with wholesome ingredients.
Does this smoothie recipe intrigue you or make you hesitant? Leave a comment and rating below to let me know if it’s a hit or a miss for you—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
