Pineapple and Cucumber Smoothie for Weight Loss

Pineapples are super easy to include in your smoothies, especially during summertime, but the story is different when we talk about cucumbers; they are so underrated... but their bland flavor, watery texture, and low-calorie count make them perfect for this delicious and refreshing pineapple and cucumber smoothie.

Having this super easy-to-make drink is the perfect way to help accelerate your weight loss goals. Packed with nutrients, blending cucumber and pineapple results in this refreshing smoothie is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while helping you stay on track!

This is one of our favorite summertime recipes, not only because it is fresh but because it is our ally when we want to have a fresh Monday start after an overindulging weekend.

Inspired by our pineapple banana spinach smoothie and the cucumber pineapple juice recipe, we took the best from both and made it into a creamy smoothie using our homemade almond milk, and ripe pear, plus all the fruits and veggies' pulp to keep us fuller for longer.

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• 🧾 Ingredients
• 🔪 Instructions
• 🍶 Substitutions
• 📖 Variations
• 🍽 Equipment
• 🫙 Storage
• 💡Top tip
• ❓FAQ
• 📚 More smoothie recipes
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• 💬 Reviews and Comments

🧾 Ingredients

This pineapple weight loss smoothie is perfectly made with simple staple ingredients.

• Frozen Pineapple: Adds natural sweetness and a tropical flair, while its bromelain enzyme aids digestion and reduces inflammation.
• Cucumber: Low in calories but high in hydration, it helps you feel full longer and flushes out toxins.
• Pear: Packed with fiber to keep you satiated, it offers subtle sweetness without spiking your blood sugar.
• Lemon Juice: Acts as a natural detoxifier and gives the smoothie a zesty kick; when combined with plant milk, it creates a vegan buttermilk effect.
• Fresh Ginger: Spices things up and boosts metabolism while offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Almond Milk Provides creaminess without the saturated fats found in dairy, and it's rich in vitamin E.
• Water: Keeps the smoothie light and aids in hydration, making it easier for your body to burn calories.

See the recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Instructions

Hint: top your blended pineapple and cucumber smoothie with chunks of fruits and veggies to make it extra appealing for a summer brunch.

🍶 Substitutions

If you know how to make the recipe fit a certain diet, let the reader know here. Don't fake it - only guide topics you have actual experience with.

• Pear - You can use ripe frozen banana or peach instead of ripe pear.
• Lemon juice - use lime juice instead.
• Cucumber - the cucumber can be replaced with celery.
• Almond milk - you can use homemade oat milk, hemp, rice, light coconut milk, or soy milk instead.
• Fresh or frozen pineapple - if using fresh pineapple instead of frozen pineapple, add 2-3 ice cubes per serving. Don't forget to make the most out of your leftovers; make some delicious pineapple water with the pineapple skins.

Did you know that pineapple is great for constipation and digestive issues? Include more of this wonderful fruit in your diet!

📖 Variations

• Antioxidant boost - add one tablespoon of hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flax meal.
• Protein powder - add one scoop of clean plant-based protein powder (affiliate link), or two tablespoons of gluten-free oats.
• Extra creamy - add a portion of cashew yogurt or coconut yogurt.
• Tropical flavor - replace the water with coconut water or coconut beverage for an extra refreshing taste.
• Green smoothie - simply add some green leaves, like one cup of frozen or fresh baby spinach or kale.
• Metabolism booster - add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Extra fresh - add 3-4 mint leaves.

See this post-workout smoothie and spinach smoothie with bananas for a plant-protein-powered smoothie.

🍽 Equipment

Using a high-speed blender such as a nutribullet (affiliate link) (affiliate) is essential to make a creamy smoothie every time.

🫙 Storage

These pineapple cucumber ginger lemon smoothie leftovers will be kept in a covered mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one day, though best when fresh.

❓FAQ

📚 More smoothie recipes

Add more weight loss-promoting cucumber and pineapple to your diet by adding a carrot, cucumber, and celery juice, red cabbage juice, pineapple strawberry smoothie, strawberry banana spinach smoothie, and spinach ginger smoothie to your weekly smoothies and juices weekly line-up for breakfast or pre-work-out snacks.

If you are crazy about pineapples, try our 3-ingredient pineapple coconut smoothie!

If you try this pineapple weight loss smoothie or other of our healthy recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag us #ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

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