Pineapple-Citrus Green Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 c (60 g) baby spinach, loosely packed, see note
• 1 1/2 c (248 g) frozen pineapple cubes or chunks
• 1/2 c (52 g) cucumber, thickly sliced
• 1 large lemon or small orange, peeled
• 1 cup overripe banana, frozen or fresh, sliced
• 1 1/4 c (300 mL) or more to thin as desired water
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) vanilla plant-based protein powder *optional
• 2 tsp (10 mL) pure maple syrup or a pinch of stevia, to sweeten, if desired, see banana note
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) hemp seeds, optional