Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sliced cucumber 

• 1 heaping cup cubed pineapple (if frozen, omit ice)

• 1/2 large ripe, peeled, frozen banana (I do frozen zucchini instead)

• 1/4 cup milk or almond milk

• 1/2 cup filtered water (I don't add water until the end because a lot of the stuff I add is already watery)

• 1 medium lime, zested + juiced (~1 tsp zest // 2 Tbsp (30 ml) juice per 1 lime)

• 1 large handful greens (spinach or kale)

• 2-4 ice cubes (depending on how many frozen things I've added and how icy I want it)

• Protein Powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add cucumber, pineapple, frozen banana, light coconut milk, water, lime zest, lime juice, greens, and ice cubes to a blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

2. For a thicker smoothie, add more ice. For a thinner smoothie, add more liquid of choice. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lime juice or zest for acidity/brightness, banana or pineapple for sweetness, coconut milk for creaminess, and greens for more intense green color.

3. Serve immediately. Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours, though best when fresh. (I freeze leftovers for another day)