Cucumber Apple Green Smoothie
A refreshing and healthy Cucumber Apple Green Smoothie made with fresh ingredients, perfect for starting your day or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 apple (cored and cubed)
- 1 cup seedless cucumber (roughly chopped)
- 2 cups kale (or any dark greens of choice)
- 1/3 banana
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 8 ounces water
- 1 lemon (peeled)
- 2 tablespoons ginger root (grated)
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: core and cube the apple, chop up the cucumber, peel the lemon, and grate the ginger.
- Add all prepared ingredients to a blender.
- Pour in the 8 ounces of water.
- If desired, add a handful of ice.
- Blend everything on high until smooth and creamy.
- Check the consistency; if too thick, add more water and blend again.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
Serve chilled and garnish with a cucumber slice or sprinkle of flax seeds. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, cucumber, apple, green, healthy, vegan, refreshing
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