Cucumber And Kale Smoothie: The Tasty Drink To Boost Your Alkaline
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 tall glass
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
International
Cucumber And Kale Smoothie: The Tasty Drink To Boost Your Alkaline
Description
The Cucumber And Kale Smoothie mixes fresh cucumber pieces and curly kale, blended with coconut water for hydration and light sweetness from honey. Optional fresh lemon juice introduces brightness and extra alkalinity, while ginger juice offers a delicate spicy note that adds complexity without overpowering the green base. The texture is smooth and light, with a slight natural earthiness from the greens and a hint of tropical sweetness from coconut water.
Blending the ingredients until smooth results in a drink that can be enjoyed any time you want a mild, healthy beverage. The cucumber's refreshing quality and kale's nutritious components make this a balanced choice for hydration or a gentle energy boost.
Adding lemon juice is optional but recommended for a fresher taste, and a small touch of ginger juice elevates the flavor subtly, giving the smoothie more depth. Adjust these elements to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- ½ cucumber
- curly kale a handful, green
- 1 teaspoon honey clear
- 1 cup coconut water
- lemon juice optional, see the note, a squeeze
- 1 teaspoon ginger optional, see the note, juice from 1-inch root
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the cucumber. Cut it into small pieces and place them in a blender.
- Wash and rinse the Kale leaves and add them into the cucumber.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the blender.
- Blend and process the cucumber mix until you get a well-mixed smoothie.
Notes
- Including lemon juice provides additional refreshment and enhances the alkaline effect.
- A small amount of fresh ginger juice adds a delicate spiciness to the smoothie, enriching its flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1tall glass
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portions | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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