Cucumbers are cool to eat! In a smoothie recipe, they are quick, flavoursome, refreshing and easy to throw in. In a recipe, they can be dominated by another fruit, thanks to their very mild flavour. You can throw almost anything in combination with the cucumber for a tasty and fruity smoothie.
Which Fruits Can I Blend with Cucumbers
Cucumbers have a high water content (which is really cool for making smoothies). Because of this, they will work best when blended with a more solid and less liquid fruit. A good example of this is a banana. Not only do they add flavour, they also act as a thickening agent. However, apples and mangoes also tend to blend well with cucumbers.
The Many Healthy Benefits of Cucumbers
The water content of cucumbers is 96% therefore making them one of the most hydrating vegetables around! Lets take a closer look:
- Hydration. Cucumbers keep the body hydrated. They will also replenish you with vitamins and minerals. These being vitamin K, C, B5, A, potassium, magnesium
- Skin Care. Cucumbers are often used as a sunburn relief and can be found in facial masks and skin cleansers.
- Aid in Digestion. The dietary fibre found in the cucumber is great for a healthy gut. Freshly juiced cucumber can be great in the relief of ulcers.
Different Smoothie Recipes Using Cucumber
Yummy Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 apples (seeded)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp flax seed oil
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients in your blender until smooth and enjoy.
Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ ripe rockmelon
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup watermelon
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 cup leafy green (spinach or kale)
- 1 cup water
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients in your blender until smooth and enjoy.
Banana and Cucumber Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cucumber
- ½ cup frozen mango
- 1 cup coconut water
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients in your blender until smooth and enjoy.