5 from 204 votes
Cucumber Apple Smoothie
This Cucumber Apple Smoothie blends fresh cucumber, tart green apples, mint leaves, and lime juice with water and optional honey for sweetness. The result is a refreshing, light beverage with a subtle balance of crisp vegetable and fruity flavors accented by mint and citrus.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
152 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
International
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.
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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
Serving
1g
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% 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.