Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie

Name: Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced cucumber ((skin on // organic when possible)); 1 heaping cup cubed pineapple ((if frozen, omit ice)); 1/2 large ripe, peeled, frozen banana; 1/4 cup light coconut milk*; 1/2 cup filtered water; 1 medium lime, zested + juiced ((~1 tsp zest // 2 Tbsp (30 ml) juice per 1 lime)); 1 large handful greens ((spinach or kale // organic when possible)); 2–4 ice cubes

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A creamy, 6-ingredient cucumber smoothie with coconut, lime, pineapple, and greens! A nutrient-rich, refreshing smoothie that will beautify you from the inside out!

Prep: 5 min
Total: 5 min
Servings: 1

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Ingredients

For 1 person

Cooking for

0.5 cupsliced cucumber ((skin on // organic when possible))
1heaping cup cubed pineapple ((if frozen, omit ice))
1/2large ripe, peeled, frozen banana
0.25 cuplight coconut milk*
0.5 cupfiltered water
1medium lime, zested + juiced ((~1 tsp zest // 2 Tbsp (30 ml) juice per 1 lime))
1 large handfulgreens ((spinach or kale // organic when possible))
2–4ice cubes

Steps

1
Add cucumber, pineapple, frozen banana, light coconut milk, water, lime zest, lime juice, greens, and ice cubes to a blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
2
For a thicker smoothie, add more ice. For a thinner smoothie, add more liquid of choice. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lime juice or zest for acidity/brightness, banana or pineapple for sweetness, coconut milk for creaminess, and greens for more intense green color.
3
Serve immediately. Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours, though best when fresh.

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Per portion

Calories: ~20 kcal
Protein: ~1.3 g
Fat: ~0.2 g
Carbs: ~5.3 g
Fiber: ~1.5 g
Sodium: ~0.8 mg

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