AIP Friendly Cucumber Mint Green Smoothie
This cool, creamy smoothie is genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a glass. Frozen banana gives it a thick, almost milkshake-like texture, while full-fat coconut milk adds richness without any dairy. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon juice keep things bright, and the grated ginger brings just enough warmth to make every sip interesting. Baby spinach blends in completely after 60–90 seconds on high, so you get all the green goodness without any grassy texture or visible flecks. Sticking to this elimination-style approach to eating can make smoothies tricky — so many store-bought blends and protein powders sneak in grains, legumes, or seed-based additives that just don't work. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole: cucumber, banana, spinach, coconut milk, mint, lemon, and ginger, with optional honey if you want a touch more sweetness. Nothing processed, nothing hidden. It comes together in one blender in just a couple of minutes and makes two servings, so it's an easy way to start the day or refuel in the afternoon without any second-guessing.
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2 servings
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and frozen
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumber, frozen banana, baby spinach, coconut milk, cold water, mint leaves, lemon juice, and ginger to a blender. Add the honey, if using.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible leafy flecks remaining.
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