Juicy Pineapple-Cucumber Smoothie

A cleansing fruit and veggie duo — pineapple and cucumber — combine in a light, ultra-refreshing cross between a smoothie and a juice. This goes down easy, so I’ve devised this recipe to yield about a quart. Share it, or sip it down slowly when you need a day to have more liquid and less food.

Makes: 1 quart plus

• 1 medium pineapple, peel removed, cored, and cut into chunks
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled or not, as desired (leave peel only if unwaxed)
• 8 ounces coconut water (or just use water)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Agave nectar, as needed

Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until completely smooth. Add a little agave nectar for extra sweetness as desired. Serve at room temperature or over ice.

• Enjoy more of VegKitchen’s fruit smoothies.