Mango Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
Level
Easy
Time
<5 Min
Serves
1
Published May 25, 2024 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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Cucumber sounds like a weird thing thing to put in a smoothie but it pairs nicely with mango, pineapple and spinach to make this healthy and super yummy smoothie. If you regularly make smoothies it’s easy to get stuck in a rut of making the same one over and over again. Mix it up by making this one – made with mango pineapple, spinach, almond milk and chia seeds.
I always add extra ingredients to my smoothies. These optional add-ins optimize nutrition but your smoothie will still taste amazing and offer good nutrition if you don’t add them.
Today, I added matcha green tea powder (for anti-oxidants and to promote gut health), MCT oil (to promote mitochondrial biogenesis and support gut health) protein powder (to increase the protein content) and lime juice (to add a citrusy brightness) to this smoothie.
This recipe is naturally gluten, grain, dairy-free and plant-based. Be sure to use a protein powder that isn’t full of sugars and fillers.
Make this smoothie with your own Homemade Almond Milk
Or make your own 2-ingredient Hemp Seed Milk
Here are some more great smoothie recipes:
High Protein Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Lime Smoothie
How to Store this Mango Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
This smoothie is best if consumed right away. Store in the fridge if you can’t finish all of it. The smoothie may naturally separate as it sits. Give it a good shake or a whirl in the blender before re-serving.
Mango Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
Equipment
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High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup unsweetened almond milk *add a little more if too thick
- 1/2 -1 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 -1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
optional add-ins:
- 1 tbsp MCT oil
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a blender putting the milk in first. Process on high until smoothie.
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Pour into a smoothie glass. Drink right away.
Notes
Substitute frozen banana for mango or pineapple.
Use any type of dairy or non-dairy milk (ie hemp, oat, coconut milk)
Nutrition
I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.