Cucumber Mint Summer Smoothie

Aug 24, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Cucumber Mint Summer Smoothie in a glass

A refreshing, light smoothie combining cucumber, fresh mint, and banana for natural sweetness, blended with milk and ice for a cool summer drink.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
1.0 mediumfrozen banana
½ cup (120.0 g)chopped cucumber
10.0 g (10.0 g)fresh mint
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the frozen banana, chopped cucumber, fresh mint, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
Add the ice cubes. 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/frozen fruit if too thin.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk. Lightly bruising mint before blending enhances its flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cucumber mint summer smoothie?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make cucumber mint summer 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.

A refreshing, light smoothie combining cucumber, fresh mint, and banana for natural sweetness, blended with milk and ice for a cool summer drink.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

242 Calories / serving

6.6g Fat

40.6g Carbs

8.1g Protein

25.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~242 cal · 7g fat · 41g carbs · 8g protein · 26g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 242 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 46 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 33 min·1.7 mi·~3300 steps
Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
Swimming laps 34 min
Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
Dancing 39 min
Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 56 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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