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Two green smoothies in jars and a blender filled with green smoothie are seen. Ingredients including strawberries, bananas and cucumbers are featured as well.
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5 from 16 votes

Cucumber Smoothie

This Cucumber Smoothie combines raw fruits and veggies that are blended up in the most delicious way. It not only tastes amazing, but with all those vitamins, it also leaves you feeling fantastic!
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

  • Blendtec Blender

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

What are the Health Benefits of a Cucumber Smoothie

  • More energy to get things done, focus on tasks, and accomplishing them.
  • Think more clearly, process thoughts and actions appropriately and don't have brain fog.
  • Mood for exercising, walking/running, and moving around. Not wanting to sit and be sedentary.
  • Skin feels better, hydrated, with a smooth and shiny appearance.
  • Vitamins and minerals give your body a boost from the inside and out.
  • Alternatives- eliminate juice to make it 65 calories less
  • Add 1 tablespoon raw peanut butter for protein (add 90 calories).

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