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Close-up of a glass filled with creamy cucumber smoothie, garnished with a cucumber slice, fresh mint leaves, and a green-striped straw, with lime halves in the background, perfect for a healthy refreshing drink.

Refreshing Cucumber Smoothie

A cool and healthy smoothie that's perfect for hot summer days!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 203
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces almond milk or any milk of your choice, use plant-based for dairy-free
  • ½ scoop protein powder choose your preferred flavor or type
  • 1 cup frozen cucumber pieces 5 ounces, slice cucumber into bite-sized pieces and freeze
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt for added creaminess and protein
  • 1 lime juiced (adds freshness)
  • 1 tablespoon no-sugar honey or regular honey for sweetness
  • 1 ounce baby spinach leaves a big handful, for nutrition and color

Equipment

  • 1 High-speed blender A powerful blender like Vitamix, Ninja, or Blendtec is necessary to ensure the frozen cucumber blends smoothly. Weaker blenders may leave chunks.

Method
 

  1. Add the almond milk to the blender, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 26gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2845IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 567mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This smoothie is perfect for a refreshing start to your day or as a post-workout treat. Feel free to add a bit of mint for extra freshness or swap ingredients to fit your preferences.

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