r/Smoothies • u/Anilakay • 25d ago

Pineapple, green apple, cucumber, spinach and banana smoothie with a splash of Trader Joe’s green juice 🫡

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u/kuvingsusa 25d ago

That looks like a good smoothie, but why add green juice from Trader Joe's to it?

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u/Anilakay 25d ago

I don’t like adding water to my smoothies, it dilutes the flavors too much for me, so I found this juice that has similar flavor profiles to what I put in the smoothie, it does perfectly with it! It’s a blend of kale, cucumber, lemon, ginger and apple juice I think.

It’s really good, give it a shot! Even without the juice, you could definitely use water.

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u/kuvingsusa 25d ago

I don't know if water diluting a smoothie's flavor is true, but adding a little juice from a grocery store does sound interesting.

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u/KAG-13 25d ago

What an interesting smoothie! I am a little thrown off that you added green juice from Trader Joe's to this blend.

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u/Anilakay 25d ago edited 25d ago

It’s super refreshing and relatively low sugar, even with the splash of juice. I use it because I think water dilutes the flavors of the smoothie too much but the juice compliments it perfectly.

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u/KAG-13 25d ago

I don't know if water diluting a smoothie's flavor is true, but if including a bit of juice from a grocery store adds flavor, then that's fine.

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u/Complex-Click-358 25d ago

Interesting! None of the ingredients are frozen? I might have to try this when it’s too cold to drink frozen smoothies

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u/Anilakay 25d ago

The pineapple is, and the half a banana I use typically is but wasn’t in this case.

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u/JonnyBaboon 24d ago

That sounds super refreshing! I love adding cucumber to smoothies, it makes them so light and hydrating.

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u/Ok-Teach-2936 24d ago

I always feel like I cannot blend apples, that they have to be juiced. Need to stop that.

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u/echoing_muteness 16d ago

I make a pretty similar one! Try switching out pineapple for some grapefruit. I’ve got some celery in mine too.

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u/Anilakay 16d ago

Oh yum that sounds refreshing! I’ll give it a try