Frozen pineapple, cucumbers, lime, and mint are blended for a cooling and refreshing vegan summertime slush!
In Houston we don’t need the Summer Solstice to let us know it’s summer because we experienced our first 90 degree day back in March. YIKES! That’s pretty early, even for Houston standards. Our elevated temperatures are here to stay so we might as well adapt. For me that usually means consuming more fresh/raw foods, especially during the hottest part of the day.
Cucumbers are definitely a summertime favorite making their appearance on open-faced sandwiches, salads, and even juices. Last week I was really craving a cucumber pineapple combo so I whipped up this slush to enjoy while catching up on some reading. It was pretty darn delicious and refreshing! If you want more of a true slush texture (and less fiber), use cucumber juice in the recipe instead of a whole cucumber.
More Refreshing Cucumber Recipes
For more cucumber inspiration, check out this cucumber limeade, this Indian-inspired salad, or the quick-pickle recipe in this post.
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Pineapple Cucumber Slush
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Frozen pineapple, cucumbers, lime, and mint are blended for a cooling and refreshing vegan summertime slush!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped cucumber (this was about one standard 7-8 inch cucumber)
- 3/4 – 1 cup frozen pineapple
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- optional add-ins: handful of fresh mint, lemon balm, or basil
Instructions
Add everything to a blender along with a splash of water to make sure everything blends easily. Blend until the cucumber has broken down and you have a slushy texture.
Drink and enjoy!
Notes
If you want a thinner texture, you can use 1 to 1 1/2 cups of cucumber juice in place of the cucumber. If you go this route you don’t need to add a splash of water as instructed below. If you’ve been outside sweating and need to replenish electrolytes, add in a glug of coconut water or a pinch of salt before blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
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