Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, washed
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 cup coconut water or water
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Honey or agave syrup to taste (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
- If you haven’t already, peel and chop the pineapple, banana, cucumber, and lime.
- Wash the spinach and mint leaves thoroughly.
- Assemble Blender:
- Place the pineapple chunks, banana, spinach, mint leaves, chopped cucumber, and ice cubes (if using) in a blender.
- Add Liquid:
- Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the blender.
- Pour in coconut water or regular water.
- Blend Until Smooth:
- Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding honey or agave syrup if desired.
- Serve:
- Pour the Pineapple Mint Green Smoothie into glasses.
- Garnish (Optional):
- Garnish with a mint sprig or a slice of lime on the rim of the glass for a decorative touch.
- Enjoy:
- Refresh yourself with this tropical and nutrient-packed Pineapple Mint Green Smoothie!
Tips:
- For an extra cold and refreshing smoothie, you can add more ice cubes or use frozen pineapple chunks and banana.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid if needed.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding chia seeds, flaxseeds, or protein powder for additional nutritional benefits.
This Pineapple Mint Green Smoothie is not only delicious but also loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Enjoy!