Cucumber Smoothie
A refreshing and creamy green smoothie made with crisp cucumber, pineapple, spinach, and Greek yogurt. The perfect healthy 5-minute breakfast.
Pin Share Print Servings: 2 ml
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Blender (High speed preferred)
- 1 Knife (For chopping)
- 1 Cutting board (Standard)
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber - Chopped
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks - Adds sweetness
- 1 cup fresh spinach - Packed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt - Plain or vanilla
- ½ cup almond milk - Or water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey - Optional
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumber into chunks; peel if desired for smoother texture.
- Add almond milk, lemon juice, yogurt, cucumber, spinach, and honey to the blender.
- Top with frozen pineapple chunks.
- Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and green.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately with a cucumber slice garnish.
Notes
Use frozen pineapple for a slushy texture without needing ice. Peel the cucumber for a brighter green color.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 140kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 2mg (1%) | Sodium: 60mg (3%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 1400IU (28%) | Vitamin C: 35mg (42%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)