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Pineapple Cucumber Ginger Smoothie for Gut Health

Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, CSDH, LD
Refresh your mornings or energize your afternoons with our Pineapple Cucumber Ginger Smoothie. Not only is it delicious, but it's also crafted to promote gut health, especially for those battling with IBD.
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Total Time 2 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pineapple fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 medium cucumber roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp ginger fresh, grated, optional

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftovers

    Best enjoyed immediately.

  • Serving Size

    One serving is approximately 1 1/2 cups.

  • Likes it Sweet

    Add honey, dates, or another sweetener of choice to taste.

  • More Protein

    Add hemp seeds.

  • More Omega-3s

    Add chia seeds.

  • Pineapple

    If using fresh pineapple add ice cubes for a colder smoothie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2988IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
Keyword breakfast, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, kosher, legume-free, low-FODMAP, Mediterranean, no added sugar, nut-free, oil-free, Paleo, snack, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian