Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
This tropical, healthy pineapple cucumber smoothie combines sweet pineapple with crisp cucumber for the most refreshing drink. Perfect for hot summer days when you need something cooling and hydrating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Wash cucumber, peel pineapple, and gather everything on your counter for easy access.
- Add liquids first: Pour coconut milk and lime juice into the blender for a smoother blending process.
- Combine fruits: Add pineapple chunks and cucumber slices to create your smoothie's flavor base.
- Include aromatics: Drop in fresh mint leaves and drizzle honey for sweetness and freshness.
- Blend with ice: Add ice cubes and blend on high until completely smooth and frothy.
- Taste and serve: Adjust sweetness if needed and pour into chilled glasses immediately.
Notes
- English cucumbers work best because they have fewer seeds and blend more smoothly than regular ones.
- Freeze pineapple chunks beforehand for a thicker texture without diluting the tropical flavors you want.
- Start conservatively with honey since pineapple sweetness varies by season, and personal taste preferences differ.
- Chill serving glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before pouring for an extra refreshing drinking experience.
- Blend twice for thirty seconds each time to ensure a perfectly smooth texture without any chunks.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 24 hours, but stir well before drinking again.