Kickstart your metabolism and power through your day with the Lean Green Energy Smoothie — a vibrant, refreshing blend designed to support weight loss, boost energy, and nourish your body from the inside out. Packed with detoxifying greens, fat-burning superfoods, and natural sweetness from Saudi dates and raw honey, this smoothie is your perfect morning or midday companion. It combines hydration, fiber, antioxidants, and gentle stimulation from green tea to help you stay full, energized, and glowing.

Recently I started adding dates to my weight loss smoothies. They contain natural sugars and are rich in fiber that helps improve digestion. Dried dates, if stored in a cool, dry place last for several weeks so if you buy a small bag or a small container, you don’t have to worry about expiration date.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 lemon (juiced or peeled)
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted
• 1 tablespoon raw honey (maple syrup or agave nectar if you want a vegan version)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 cup cooled green tea (brewed strong)

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Instructions

First brew green tea and allow it to cool completely.

Wash the cucumber, tomato, celery sticks and chop them into smaller pieces. I do not peel cucumber because skin contains nutrients and fiber, so leaving it on can be beneficial.

Peel the ginger and then either grade it on a small grader or slice thinly.

I like to peel lemon and add to the blender rather than juice it. Juicing is a faster way to add lemon to your smoothie but adding the whole lemon will give you different texture and fresh, tangy boost with added nutrients.

Make sure you pit your dates.

Add all ingredients into a blender, including the cooled tea.

Blend on high until smooth and creamy. It should take a minute or so depending on how powerful your blender is.

Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for maximum nutrient retention.

Optionality let it chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow chia seeds to expand for added thickness and satiety.

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You can make the vegan version of the Lean Green Energy Smoothie, with raw honey replaced for full plant-based compatibility, like maple syrup or agave nectar — without losing flavor, nutrition or benefits.

Health & Weight Loss Benefits of Each Ingredient

• Cucumber: Ultra-hydrating and low in calories, cucumber supports digestion, flushes toxins, and curbs hunger through its high water and fiber content.
• Celery: A natural diuretic that aids in reducing water retention and bloating, while supplying essential vitamins and minerals with very few calories.
• Tomato: Rich in lycopene and antioxidants, tomatoes promote fat loss by reducing inflammation and supporting metabolic health.
• Lemon: A metabolism-boosting detoxifier loaded with vitamin C, lemon supports digestion and helps alkalize the body.
• Ginger: This powerful root boosts thermogenesis (calorie burn), reduces appetite, and aids digestion, making it a natural fat-burning aid.

• Saudi Dates: A natural source of energy and fiber, dates help regulate blood sugar levels and sweeten the smoothie without refined sugar.
• Raw Honey: Offers enzymes, antioxidants, and a touch of sweetness while helping regulate cravings when used in moderation.
• Chia Seeds: Rich in omega-3s, fiber, and protein, chia seeds help keep you full, stabilize blood sugar, and promote fat loss.

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• Green Tea (cooled): Loaded with catechins and a small dose of caffeine, green tea boosts metabolism, increases fat oxidation, and energizes you without the crash.
• Maple syrup provides antioxidant benefits and adds a rich, earthy sweetness without compromising your plant-based lifestyle.