Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie
This cucumber pineapple smoothie is sweet, refreshing, healthy and absolutely delicious! Made with frozen pineapple, cucumber, ginger and almond milk, it’s like summer in a glass.
Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
This cucumber pineapple smoothie is made with wholesome ingredients like pineapple, cucumber, ginger, oranges, and almond milk. It’s the perfect morning smoothie and is also so great mid-day snack on a hot summer day.
Not only is this healthy smoothie vegan and paleo compatible, but it’s absolutely delicious — with sweet, floral, and earthy notes. Best of all, it’s super simple to make and a great way too mix up your morning smoothie routine. And you can pair it with some breakfast favorites too, like breakfast enchiladas.
If you’re on the fence about adding cucumber to your smoothie, don’t be! Just think of how we love to use cucumber in infused water. It does the same thing in smoothies and also adds a light, lovely, balancing flavor, along with vitamins and fiber.
Now grab your blender and let’s get going on making a sweet pineapple cucumber smoothie in no time. It’s sure to climb to the top of your favorite healthy smoothie recipes.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
A cucumber pineapple smoothie is a delicious way to start your day. There’s so many benefits from the incredibly healthy ingredients too:
- This creamy pineapple cucumber smoothie is loaded with healthy ingredients that are extremely hydrating. It’s a wonderful way to start the the morning off on the right foot!
- A green smoothie is one of my favorite things to make when I’m on a weight loss journey. This one has so many essential nutrients and nutritional benefits. It’s high in Vitamin C and great for gut health!
- Make this smoothie to have breakfast on-the-go. You don’t have to have a high sugar and high calorie breakfast simply because you have a busy morning!
Ingredients
You only need five simple ingredients to make this bright and hydrating smoothing. Before your next grocery store run, check to see what you have on hand and what you need to buy:
- pineapple: Fresh or frozen pineapple adds tropical sweetness and tons of juicy flavor.
- cucumber: Frozen cucumber adds a mild, unmistakeable flavor to your smoothie that’s cool and soothing. You can also use fresh cucumber. I like to use English cucumbers because they’re seedless, but any kind of regular cucumbers that you have will work great.
- orange: Fresh oranges add juicy sweetness and balance out the tart pineapple.
- almond milk: Be sure to use unsweetened and unflavored almond milk. You can also substitute any other type of milk, like coconut milk, oat milk, or cow’s milk, depending on your dietary preferences.
- ginger: Adding ginger to your smoothie not only provides a burst of flavor, but it also adds healthy, anti-inflammatory properties. You can use fresh or frozen ginger interchangeably.
Substitutions and Variations
Fresh bananas are a fabulous addition to pretty much any smoothie. They add sweetness and creamy texture without overpowering the flavor of the other ingredients.
If you want some protein in your smoothie, the easiest way is to add a scoop of collagen or any other protein powder you enjoy.
One to two teaspoons of chia seeds are a great addition to any smoothie. Chia seeds add healthy fat, protein, and fiber. They’ll also thicken the smoothie over time.
Some fresh baby spinach or baby kale add extra nutrients and more health benefits.
Add more fresh flavor to this smoothie with things like fresh mint, fresh lemon juice, coconut water and so much more.
How to Make a Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie
The beauty of smoothie recipes is in just how easy they are to make! Just grab your ingredients and your blender and get started!
Prep the ingredients first — always wash your fruits and vegetables well. Then cut them into small pieces that can be broken down more easily by your blender. You can peel the cucumber if you’d like, but I don’t. It’s just a preference thing!
Add the pineapple, cucumber, orange, ginger, and almond milk to your blender. Cover and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into two glasses and drink right away!
How to Store Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie
If you have any leftover smoothie, make smoothie cubes! Pour leftover smoothie into silicone trays and set in the freezer.
Once it’s frozen, pop out the cubes and store them in an airtight container or bag in the freezer.
You can add a few to your future smoothies for an instant flavor boost!
Tips for Success
If you want to make your smoothie extra perfect, then check out these simple tips:
- To make your smoothie a thicker, use frozen ingredients. For a more thin and juice like consistency, use fresh ingredients.
- For best results use a high-speed blender so that the smoothie is extra creamy and everything gets blended thoroughly.
- Never overload your blender and always make sure that you start with a clean pitcher and clean blades. This will ensure your smoothie flavor is best and also ensure the blender runs well.
FAQ
Smoothies are usually best when enjoyed right away, but you can make it up to a day in advance. Just keep it covered tightly and refrigerated until you’re ready to drink it. You can als prepare all the ingredients and make a ready-to-blend smoothie pack. Add all the prepared ingredients except milk to a freezer-safe bag, squeeze all the air out and seal it, then store in the freezer until you’re ready to blend it.
This specific smoothie is known to have benefits to the liver and kidneys and help to clear toxins from your body. It is also loaded with bromelain and Vitamin C and is great for hydration.
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Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups diced pineapple fresh or frozen
- ½ cup sliced cucumber fresh or frozen
- 1 medium orange
- ½ inch ginger (about 1 teaspoon sliced ginger)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing the fruits and vegetables well. Cut them into small pieces that can be broken down by your blender.
- Add the pineapple, cucumber, orange, ginger, and almond milk to your blender. Cover and blend on High until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into two glasses and drink right away!