Pineapple and Bitter Greens Summer Detox Smoothie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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A refreshing smoothie combining the sweetness of pineapple with the digestive benefits of bitter greens, balanced by cooling cucumber and fresh lime juice. This healthy bowl recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 5 minutes, blends fresh pineapple chunks, dandelion greens, cucumber into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 2, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 2 International cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (150g) fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup (30g), chopped dandelion greens
1/2 medium (100g), peeled and diced cucumber
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 cup (240ml) filtered water
1 tsp (optional) honey
4-5 ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Add 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup chopped dandelion greens, 1/2 peeled and diced cucumber, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 cup filtered water into a blender.
Step 2: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. If desired, add 1 tsp honey and 4-5 ice cubes for extra chill and sweetness, then blend again for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Pour into glasses and serve immediately for a nutrient-packed, bittersweet green smoothie.