I only have two words to describe this apple cucumber smoothie delicious and prefect. This is coming from someone who HATES cucumbers…i just can not stand them. I was abit hesitant to try out this recipe but I made a few twicks so that my cucumber issue does not crop up. So, if you are anything like me or even if you love cucumbers, I am sure you will love this simple and easy to make cucumber and apple smoothie.
This smoothie with cucumber and apple is perfect for breakfast especially but you can also have as a snack or for lunch too.
Since this is one of the recipes I make for breakfast, I don’t want anything that is going to keep me for long in the kitchen and especially in the morning. So that’s why this is one of my go to recipes because you only need a few ingredients and its so fast to make. Also, if you do not have any of the ingredients mentioned for this apple cucumber smoothie just substitute it with whatever else you have in your pantry.
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⭐ Why you will love this recipe
Tasty and flavorful. I love apples, therefore this apple cucumber smoothie is super tasty and refreshing. I can’t say so much about cucumber but, I found a way to work around it and still, even with the cucumber the smoothie tastes really amazing.
Amazing health benefits. Apples and cucumbers are loaded with so many amazing nutritional benefits. An apple a day keeps thee doctor away…allegedly. Anyway apples are rich in antioxidants and fiber, promoting heart health and aiding digestion, while cucumbers are low in calories and high in hydration, supporting skin health and aiding in weight management.
Simple and easy ingredients. This apple and cucumber smoothie needs ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
🍎 Ingredients
All the specific ingredients measurements are in the recipe card below.
For this apple and cucumber smoothie you will need:
- Apples – I mean, hello this is an apple cucumber smoothie so make sure to use ripe green apples or even red apples for this smoothie.
- Cucumber – I just bought cucumber at my local grocery store. I am not really the biggest fan of cucumbers do I just picked out whatever I could find. Just buy enough because some of the cucumbers I bought overstayed and I was not sure if I could use them again. This post on How to tell if Cucumber is Bad helped me alot.
- Mango– I used mangoes for this recipe to dissolve the cucumber taste. I used frozen ones to make the smoothie creamy and thick.
- Spinach – Any kind of spinach will do for this recipe
- Milk – I used regular milk for this recipe
- Ginger – I used a very small amount of ginger
📖 Variations
Leave out the ginger. This is an optional ingredient, so leave you do not have to use it.
Use any kind of milk you want for this.
🔪 How to make this apple cucumber smoothie
This apple cucumber smoothie is super easy to make with just two simple steps to follow.
Step 1
Gather all your ingredients. Chop up and de-core the apples, together with the cucumber and add all your ingredients into the blender.
Step 2
Blend up your apple and cucumber smoothie! Blend until smooth and creamy.
💭 Extra tips and tricks
- Before blending, make sure to take off the skin and remove the seeds from the apples to make your smoothie smoother.
- Drop in some cool cucumber slices or frozen chunks to give your smoothie a nice chill without watering down the taste.
- Try tossing in some spinach or a bit of lemon juice for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make your smoothie creamier and more filling by adding a scoop of yogurt or a splash of almond milk.
- If you like your smoothie sweeter, try adding a bit of honey or some pitted dates. Or, for a tasty twist, sprinkle in a pinch of cinnamon or ginger.
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Description
I only have two words to describe this apple cucumber smoothie delicious and prefect. This is coming from someone who HATES cucumbers...i just can not stand them. I was abit hesitant to try out this recipe but I made a few twicks so that my cucumber issue does not crop up. So, if you are anything like me or even if you love cucumbers, I am sure you will love this simple and easy to make cucumber and apple smoothie.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Chop up and de-core the apples, together with the cucumber and add all your ingredients into the blender.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
