Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie

Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie

from minimalistbaker.com
Breakfast
5 min
1 serving
225 kcal / serving

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!

Ingredients

  • ½ cupsliced cucumber ((skin on // organic when possible))
  • 1heaping cup cubed pineapple ((if frozen, omit ice))
  • ½ largeripe, peeled, frozen banana
  • ¼ cuplight coconut milk
  • ½ cupfiltered water
  • 1 mediumlime, zested + juiced ((~1 tsp zest // 2 tbsp (30 ml) juice per 1 lime))
  • 1 largehandful greens ((spinach or kale // organic when possible))
  • 2ice cubes

Directions

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Serve immediately. Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours, though best when fresh.