Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie (w/ Spinach!)

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Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie (w/ Spinach!)

This lightly sweet Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie is made with fresh or frozen pineapple, cucumber, spinach, ginger, lime juice, coconut milk, and chia seeds. Makes the perfect quick & wholesome on-the-go breakfast or snack!

Course Breakfast, Drinks

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword blender, cucumber, pineapple, smoothie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 136

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup chopped English cucumber
1 cup packed baby spinach
1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled
3/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice
2 tbsp full-fat canned coconut milk
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp lime juice from about 1 lime

Optional ingredients:

Ice, scoop of unsweetened protein powder of choice

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high until very smooth. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe makes about 2 cups, or two servings if using a serving size of 1 cup.

If using fresh pineapple, add extra ice for better texture.

If you don't have a high-speed blender, grate or finely chop your ginger before adding.

For a sweeter smoothie add 1 large frozen banana.

Nutrition information calculated with almond milk, protein information will depend on the type of protein powder you use.

Use hemp milk or oat milk for a nut-free option.

For more ingredients & substitutions, see blog post above.

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