
Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
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
- 1/4 cup light coconut milk*
- 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
- 1/2 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
Instructions
- 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.
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com