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5 from 16 votes

Cucumber Smoothie

This refreshing green cucumber smoothie is light, creamy, and full of fresh fruit and greens. Quick to make and easy to customize. Perfect for a feel-good start to your day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green smoothie, smoothie
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup apple juice or orange juice
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup pineapple
  • 2 handfuls leafy greens I did a combo of spinach, kale, and chard

Instructions

  • Add liquids to the blender first.
    Apple juice and almond milk inside a blender for a green smoothie.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients.
    Strawberries, spinach, cucumber, pineapple, and bananas on top of almond milk and apple juice in a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
    Green smoothie after blending, still inside of the blender.
  • Makes one serving (250 calories)
    Green smoothie inside a jar with a straw and a slice of pineapple on the rim, a second jar of the smoothie is also behind it. Ingredients including strawberries, bananas and cucumbers are also seen.

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Notes

Recipe Tips:

  • For a thicker smoothie, use more frozen fruit or add Greek yogurt.
  • For added protein, blend in chia seeds, nut butter, or a scoop of protein powder.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1085IU | Vitamin C: 155.7mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1.7mg