A refreshing smoothie blending cucumber, apple, and milk with a hint of fine sea salt for a balanced green drink. Smooth and chilled, perfect for a light, nutritious snack.
Cucumber Apple Smoothie
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A refreshing smoothie blending cucumber, apple, and milk with a hint of fine sea salt for a balanced green drink. Smooth and chilled, perfect for a light, nutritious snack.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (125.0 g)chopped apple
- ½ cup (52.0 g)chopped cucumber
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add chopped apple, chopped cucumber, and fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes last.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency; blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a refreshing tartness. For a creamier texture, substitute milk with oat milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make cucumber apple smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make cucumber apple smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
192
Calories / serving
6.4g
Fat
28.6g
Carbs
6.7g
Protein
23.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~192 cal · 6g fat · 29g carbs · 7g protein · 23g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 192 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 36 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 26 min·1.3 mi·~2600 steps
- Moderate cycling 20 min·4.0 mi
- Swimming laps 27 min
- Jogging 19 min·1.6 mi·~3050 steps
- Stair climbing 18 min·~1600 steps
- Dancing 31 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 20 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 45 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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