Description
A refreshing and healthy cucumber spinach smoothie packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped cucumber (about 1/2 large cucumber, peeled or unpeeled depending on preference)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for added creaminess and protein)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added fiber and omega-3s)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for a brighter flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (optional, for a spicy kick and digestive benefits)
- Sweetener to taste (optional, such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder, thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash the cucumber and spinach thoroughly. Chop the cucumber into smaller pieces (roughly 1-inch chunks). Slice the frozen banana.
- Blend: Add almond milk to the blender first. Then add spinach, cucumber, frozen mango chunks, and banana slices.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Add Greek yogurt, chia seeds, lemon juice, and ginger (if using).
- Sweeten (Optional): Add sweetener to taste.
- Add Ice (Optional): Add ice cubes for a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high speed until completely smooth (30-60 seconds). If too thick, add more almond milk. If too thin, add more ice or frozen fruit.
- Check and Adjust: Check the consistency and taste. Add more liquid or sweetener if needed and blend again briefly.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Garnish with cucumber slices, mint, or chia seeds (optional).
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Use different types of milk (cow’s milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk).
- Experiment with other fruits and vegetables (apples, pears, kale, celery, and avocado).
- Add protein powder for extra protein.
- Add healthy fats (nut butter, avocado, or flax seeds).
- Make it a green smoothie bowl by using less liquid and topping with granola, berries, nuts, and seeds.
- Prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Freeze for later in ice cube trays or freezer-safe bags.
- For a creamier texture, add a quarter of an avocado.
- Spice it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Make it tropical by substituting pineapple for the mango.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes