Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie – Refreshing, Detox & Gut‑Healing Green Blend
A zesty, hydrating smoothie blending cucumber, pineapple, banana, coconut milk, lime, and greens for a creamy, detoxifying boost in under 5 minutes. Straight from Minimalist Baker—this vibrant green elixir is packed with antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients to support digestion, inflammation reduction, and clear-headed energy. (Minimalist Baker)
🌿 Benefits of This Recipe
Hydration & detox: Cucumber (95% water) flushes toxins and soothes digestion
Anti-inflammatory antioxidants: Pineapple, banana, and greens deliver vitamin C, polyphenols, and phytonutrients
Gut-friendly fiber: Banana, pineapple, cucumber, and greens support regularity and gut-liver healing phases (Minimalist Baker)
Mood & calm support: Cucumber's silica and nutrients aid hair, skin, and inflammation relief (Minimalist Baker)
Quick & easy: One blender, six whole-food ingredients, ready in 5 min—ideal for Meal 1 or post-fast fuel
📝 Ingredients
(Copied verbatim from Minimalist Baker)
1/2 cup sliced cucumber (skin-on, organic if possible)
1 heaping cup cubed pineapple (if frozen, omit ice)
1/2 large ripe, peeled, frozen banana
1/4 cup light coconut milk*
1/2 cup filtered water
1 medium lime, zested + juiced (~1 tsp zest + 2 Tbsp juice)
1 large handful greens (spinach or kale, organic if possible)
2–4 ice cubes
🍳 How to Make It
(Copied verbatim from Minimalist Baker) (Minimalist Baker)
Add cucumber, pineapple, frozen banana, light coconut milk, water, lime zest, lime juice, greens, and ice cubes to a blender.
Blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Serve immediately. For thicker texture, add ice; for thinner, add more liquid. Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.
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🔗 Source
Recipe adapted directly from Minimalist Baker, Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie.
https://minimalistbaker.com/creamy-pineapple-cucumber-smoothie/ (Minimalist Baker, Minimalist Baker)
