Cucumber Apple Smoothie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
International
Cucumber Apple Smoothie
Description
The smoothie combines peeled and chopped cucumber and green apples, along with fresh mint leaves and freshly squeezed lime juice. Blending these with still or sparkling water creates a light, hydrating drink. The optional addition of honey or agave nectar provides gentle sweetness to complement the sourness from the apples and lime.
The flavors merge to deliver a crisp texture from the cucumber and apple pieces, a slight brightness from the lime, and cool herbal notes from the mint. Using either sparkling or still water adjusts the mouthfeel slightly, without changing the fundamental refreshing character.
This smoothie works well as a hydrating snack or a mild palate cleanser. Using tap water or apple juice as alternatives is mentioned, and leaving out the sweetener keeps it naturally tart and fresh.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cucumber Approximately 7oz, cubed.
- 2 medium-sized green apple I use Granny Smith.
- 12 mint leaves
- 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons honey optional, or agave nectar
- 1 cups still water or sparkling water
Instructions
- Deseed the cucumber and cut into chunks.
- Peel the apples, remove the seeds, and cut into small pieces.
- Put the cucumber, apples, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, and the water in the blender.
- Whizz and blend them into a smoothie.
- Pour the smoothie into tall glasses and put some ice cubes in if you like.
- Enjoy.
Notes
- Tap water or apple juice can be used instead of bottled still or sparkling water.
- Honey or agave nectar enhances flavor but can be omitted for a tarter smoothie.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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