Easy Cucumber Smoothie
This easy cucumber smoothie blends cool, crisp cucumber with pineapple and banana for a creamy, refreshing drink ready in 5 minutes! It makes a delicious healthy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 small or 1 large 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut milk)
- 1 cup peeled* and chopped cucumber (standard or English cucumber)
- 1 ripe banana, broken into pieces
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 handful spinach leaves
- 10 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the cucumber. Add all ingredients to the blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth.
- Eat immediately or store 1 day in a sealed jar; if it separates, shake to re-integrate it.
Notes
- Peeling tip: If using an English cucumber, you can skip peeling it!
- Dairy free variation: Use coconut milk in place of Greek yogurt. Add back some plant based protein with 1 to 2 tablespoons cashew butter or almond butter, or 2 tablespoons chia seeds.
- Flavor adders: Add 1 handful mint leaves, 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, or use frozen mango instead of frozen pineapple.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/cucumber-smoothie/
