Feeling a little blah lately? This Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie is crisp, light, refreshing, packed with glowy skin and energizing nutrients. It’s light and refreshing -perfect for a diet detox and pick me up! Let’s make it!

Whether you’re coming out of the winter funk, getting ready for a vacation or just getting geared up for warmer weather – smoothies are an easy way to give your diet a refresh.

They can boost nutrition by adding more fresh produce, healthy greens and nutrient dense super foods into your diet in one simple to make beverage.

This Pineapple Cucumber smoothie has been a nice change up in my routine- it’s a super refreshing meal, like a big garden fresh salad that just instantly makes you feel healthier.

This combo has a fun tropical flavor from the fresh pineapple with a hint of healthy from the cool cucumber. If you’re looking for more smoothies to try this spring, you might like my Signature Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie.

SMOOTHIE INSPO

Name: Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Smoothies
Ingredients: 3/4C Plain Greek Yogurt; 3/4C Fresh Pineapple, cored, chopped; 2 Chunks Frozen Banana; 1/2C Frozen or Fresh cucumbers, sliced; 1/2C Unsweetened Coconut Milk; 1TBL Ground Flaxseed; Pinch of Ground Ginger; Honey to taste

This combo was created to incorporate fresh pineapple and to put a large bag of baby cucumbers to use before they ended up in the compost.

You know those big bags of baby cucumbers you can get from Sam’s and Costco that you have every intent on eating throughout the week but just didn’t get to them all? That was these.

I try not to waste food -it’s never a good feeling tossing food especially when they’re are so many ways you can preserve it. A quick and easy way to preserve cucumbers is by storing them in the freezer!

You can use frozen cucumbers in smoothies, teas or as ice cubes to boost the nutrition and flavor of your water. They thaw pretty quickly so I wouldn’t use them in place of ice cubes on a hot day or anything but it is a fun, nutritional way to mix things up!

HEALTH BENEFITS

While cucumbers might seem like an odd food to blend into a smoothie, it’s actually super refreshing and a nice addition because it gives a nutritional boost with a cool energizing vibe.

Naturally, cucumbers are incredibly crisp, refreshing and have a high water content. So adding a serving of cucumbers to your smoothies is an easy way to help boost hydration and reach your water intake for the day.

Cucumbers and Pineapple both contain antioxidants and micronutrients which are great for immune support, digestion and can offer a bright, glowy skin complexion.

In addition to the cucumber, pineapple is also a water dense fruit so together they make a nice hydrating blend.

WHEN TO HAVE THIS SMOOTHIE

I typically have my smoothie in the morning, after my workout and this combo is perfect. It provides the post-workout nutrients needed for recovery plus the hydration your body needs to replenish lost fluids.

If you’re looking for a really simple way to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your busy days, smoothies are a great option!

You can have this smoothie anytime of the day. It makes an excellent meal replacement as it’s packed with a blend of macronutrients to fill you up and keep you full.

It provides a couple servings of leafy greens, a serving of veggies from the cucumber and serving of fruit. The ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits and antioxidants to boost immunity plus supports digestion. I mean, you really can’t go wrong with a healthy smoothie!

MAKE THIS DISH

SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS

Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt
Fresh Pineapple, cored, chopped
Frozen Banana
Frozen (Fresh cucumbers work great too) sliced
Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Ground Flaxseed
Ground Ginger
Honey
Fresh Spinach, washed

INSTRUCTIONS

Place produce in blender
Add Greek Yogurt and Coconut Milk
Add remaining ingredients
Add additional cold water to blend as needed
Blend ingredients until smooth and consistent in texture throughout.
Sip and Enjoy!

VARIATIONS

Protein Boost: add collagen protein powder

Creamier: Use frozen pineapple

Juicier: Omit banana and/or use fresh produce instead of frozen

Dairy-Free: Use a plant based yogurt or omit yogurt and Increase coconut milk to 1 Cup.

Lower Calorie: Use coconut milk instead of yogurt, Omit the banana

TIPS

Blend together the coconut milk, yogurt and spinach first to get a greener smoothie.
For a thinner, juice like blend use fresh fruit
For a thicker creamier blend use frozen fruit.
Add a little extra frozen banana for creamier smoothie
Use fresh ginger for a more vibrant flavor

FAQ’S

Can I use frozen, store-bought spinach? Yes! but it’s typically has a cooked spinach flavor to it where as fresh spinach almost goes unnoticed.

Is there a lower carb swap for bananas? Yep just sub it out for 1/3 avocado – fresh or frozen works.

If I blend it in the morning, will it be still be good at lunch time? Yes! The trick is too keep it really cold – Pour the smoothie into a tumbler cup like a Yeti and keep it in the fridge until lunch!

TOOLS

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Ninja Blender

This is my favorite blender. It blends frozen produce and ice really well. It’s super easy to use and clean! I love the ease of making them in the blender cups and taking the smoothie with me.

Softy Straws

These are seriously amazing! I love that they’re reusable without a bad aftertaste to them. They come with a handy tool to easily clean. Large enough to use for the thickest smoothies but not too big. Love!

Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 5 mins

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

3/4C Plain Greek Yogurt

3/4C Fresh Pineapple, cored, chopped

2 Chunks Frozen Banana

1/2C Frozen or Fresh cucumbers, sliced

1/2C Unsweetened Coconut Milk

1TBL Ground Flaxseed

Pinch of Ground Ginger

Honey to taste

Instructions

Place produce in blender
Add Greek Yogurt and Coconut Milk
Add remaining ingredients
Add additional cold water to blend as needed
Blend ingredients until smooth and consistent in texture throughout.
Sip and Enjoy!

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Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie

Whether you’re coming out of the winter funk, getting ready for a vacation or just getting geared up for warmer weather – smoothies are an easy way to give your diet a refresh.

They can boost nutrition by adding more fresh produce, healthy greens and nutrient dense super foods into your diet in one simple to make beverage.

This Pineapple Cucumber smoothie has been a nice change up in my routine- it’s a super refreshing meal, like a big garden fresh salad that just instantly makes you feel healthier.

This combo has a fun tropical flavor from the fresh pineapple with a hint of healthy from the cool cucumber. If you’re looking for more smoothies to try this spring, you might like my Signature Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie.

SMOOTHIE INSPO

This combo was created to incorporate fresh pineapple and to put a large bag of baby cucumbers to use before they ended up in the compost.

You know those big bags of baby cucumbers you can get from Sam’s and Costco that you have every intent on eating throughout the week but just didn’t get to them all? That was these.

I try not to waste food -it’s never a good feeling tossing food especially when they’re are so many ways you can preserve it. A quick and easy way to preserve cucumbers is by storing them in the freezer!

You can use frozen cucumbers in smoothies, teas or as ice cubes to boost the nutrition and flavor of your water. They thaw pretty quickly so I wouldn’t use them in place of ice cubes on a hot day or anything but it is a fun, nutritional way to mix things up!

HEALTH BENEFITS

While cucumbers might seem like an odd food to blend into a smoothie, it’s actually super refreshing and a nice addition because it gives a nutritional boost with a cool energizing vibe.

Naturally, cucumbers are incredibly crisp, refreshing and have a high water content. So adding a serving of cucumbers to your smoothies is an easy way to help boost hydration and reach your water intake for the day.

Cucumbers and Pineapple both contain antioxidants and micronutrients which are great for immune support, digestion and can offer a bright, glowy skin complexion.

In addition to the cucumber, pineapple is also a water dense fruit so together they make a nice hydrating blend.

WHEN TO HAVE THIS SMOOTHIE

I typically have my smoothie in the morning, after my workout and this combo is perfect. It provides the post-workout nutrients needed for recovery plus the hydration your body needs to replenish lost fluids.

If you’re looking for a really simple way to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your busy days, smoothies are a great option!

You can have this smoothie anytime of the day. It makes an excellent meal replacement as it’s packed with a blend of macronutrients to fill you up and keep you full.

It provides a couple servings of leafy greens, a serving of veggies from the cucumber and serving of fruit. The ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits and antioxidants to boost immunity plus supports digestion. I mean, you really can’t go wrong with a healthy smoothie!

MAKE THIS DISH

SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS

Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt

Fresh Pineapple, cored, chopped

Frozen Banana

Frozen (Fresh cucumbers work great too) sliced

Unsweetened Coconut Milk

Ground Flaxseed

Ground Ginger

Honey

Fresh Spinach, washed

Place produce in blender

Add Greek Yogurt and Coconut Milk

Add remaining ingredients

Add additional cold water to blend as needed

Blend ingredients until smooth and consistent in texture throughout.

Sip and Enjoy!

Protein Boost: add collagen protein powder

Creamier: Use frozen pineapple

Juicier: Omit banana and/or use fresh produce instead of frozen

Dairy-Free: Use a plant based yogurt or omit yogurt and Increase coconut milk to 1 Cup.

Lower Calorie: Use coconut milk instead of yogurt, Omit the banana

Blend together the coconut milk, yogurt and spinach first to get a greener smoothie.

For a thinner, juice like blend use fresh fruit

For a thicker creamier blend use frozen fruit.

Add a little extra frozen banana for creamier smoothie

Use fresh ginger for a more vibrant flavor

Can I use frozen, store-bought spinach? Yes! but it’s typically has a cooked spinach flavor to it where as fresh spinach almost goes unnoticed.

Is there a lower carb swap for bananas? Yep just sub it out for 1/3 avocado – fresh or frozen works.

If I blend it in the morning, will it be still be good at lunch time? Yes! The trick is too keep it really cold – Pour the smoothie into a tumbler cup like a Yeti and keep it in the fridge until lunch!

As an amazon associate I make a small commision on products you purchase though my links as no cost to you.

This is my favorite blender. It blends frozen produce and ice really well. It’s super easy to use and clean! I love the ease of making them in the blender cups and taking the smoothie with me.

These are seriously amazing! I love that they’re reusable without a bad aftertaste to them. They come with a handy tool to easily clean. Large enough to use for the thickest smoothies but not too big. Love!

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