Silky Pineapple, Cucumber and Kefir Smoothie with Mint and Lime
An original, fresh, and creamy smoothie that blends juicy pineapple with cucumber, plain kefir, fresh mint, and a touch of lime. The result is a light, aromatic, and silky drink, perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh pineapple, cubed (well ripe)
- 120 g peeled cucumber, sliced (without semillas si son large)
- 240 ml plain cold kefir (without sugar)
- 80 g frozen banana, sliced (for dar textura cremosa)
- 6 g fresh mint leaves (solo the leaves)
- 15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 10 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 70 g ice (optional for a beaten more cold)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the fresh pineapple, peeled cucumber, frozen banana, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, cold plain kefir, honey, and ice into a blender jar.
- 2
2. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until completely smooth, creamy, and free of visible cucumber or pineapple pieces.
- 3
3. Taste the smoothie and, if desired, adjust with a little more honey or a few extra drops of lime juice.
- 4
4. If you prefer an even colder drink, chill the glasses for 5 minutes in the refrigerator at 39 °F / 4 °C before serving.
- 5
5. Divide into 2 glasses and serve immediately, garnishing if desired with an extra mint leaf or a small piece of pineapple.
Chef tips
Use well-frozen banana for a thicker texture without needing too much ice, which can dilute the flavor.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version if you also swap the kefir for plant-based yogurt or coconut kefir. Mint can be replaced with fresh basil for a more herbal profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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