Gingery Red Beet, Cucumber, Pineapple Smoothie
A refreshing antioxidant-packed green morning drink that will nourish and energize your body for the day ahead!
Servings: 2
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup water or unsweetened coconut water
- 2 cup spinach
- 1 cup red beet (raw) peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup cucumber roughly chunked
- 2 cup pineapple chunked
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger peeled (or to taste 1 inch = 1 tbsp grated)
- 1 lime/lemon peeled and pits removed (use half if using lemon)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend spinach and water until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. If the smoothie is too thick for you, add more liquid base. If you have a high-speed blender you can throw in everything at once.
- Optional: top with goji berries, chia seeds, coconut flakes, hemp hearts, etc., if you like.
Notes
TIP: Use one or more frozen fruit(s) to chill the smoothie. Or use ice cubes instead.
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- Refined Coconut Oil vs Virgin Coconut Oil