Cucumber smoothie
Go green with this apple, spinach, and cucumber smoothie. Drink at home or on the go; this cold and refreshing beverage is the perfect way to start the day. Bursting with fresh flavours from apple and cucumber juices and sweetened with creamy vanilla yoghurt, this gorgeous green drink is ready to be savoured whenever you are in the mood for a bright refreshment.
Ingredients
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Vanilla yoghurt
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300 ml |
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Cucumbers juice (approximately 1 cucumber)
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150 ml |
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Apple juice
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100 ml |
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Baby spinach
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50 g |
Instructions
Tip
Consider adding frozen baby spinach or ice cubes to your blender along with the other ingredients. The ice crystals will help achieve a silky-smooth texture if desired. As you blend, taste the smoothie and adjust the ingredients according to your preferences. For added sweetness, you might include more apple juice; for earthy tones, add more spinach; and for a crisp, refreshing flavour, increase the cucumber juice. Keep in mind, however, that additional juice will make the smoothie more liquid.
Tip
To save time in the morning, you can easily grate the cucumber the evening before. Store it in the refrigerator overnight, and it will be ready to use in your smoothie while still fresh.
Other recipes
Try our recipe for cucumber smoothie
Embark on a refreshing journey with this deliciously juicy cucumber smoothie recipe. Made with crisp cucumber, sweet apple juice, creamy yoghurt, and baby spinach, this delightful beverage is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The mild vanilla yoghurt adds a creamy touch that accentuates the sweetness while providing a silky-smooth texture we all love and adore in our smoothies.
Flavour and depth from spinach and apple
Every sip of your cucumber smoothie will sing with the sweet, earthy mix of spinach and apple. The fruity sweetness of apple juice perfectly harmonises with the subtle earthy notes of baby spinach. Just when you think the combination could not get any fresher, cucumber juice kicks in the door with its natural crispness. With these ingredients, you are looking at a stunningly green smoothie that is perfect on hot summer days or grey, cloudy afternoons.
Are you looking for more delicious smoothie recipes? Try a spinach smoothie with orange juice, a kale smoothie with avocado, or go with a fresh apple smoothie.
Enjoy the drinkable refreshment with your breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack
You can indulge in this cool smoothie any time of day. It is easily enjoyed alongside your morning meal as you prepare for the day to come. It also works wonderfully as an addition to your post-workout routine in the afternoon when you are in dire need of a cold refreshment. Indeed, any time is the right time for a cucumber smoothie – even on its own, because it is just that good!
Adjust flavour and texture with your preferred milk or yoghurt
Customise the cucumber smoothie to your liking. Opt for cold regular milk to add a rich sweetness and a smoother texture. The sweet flavours of the milk work well with the freshness of cucumber, apple, and spinach, creating a well-rounded flavour. If you are in the mood to experiment, try adding regular or different-flavoured yoghurt.
You can also add some fresh lemon or lime juice. These citrus fruits offer a vibrant and refreshing flavour. The acidity from the juice also helps enhance the other flavours in the smoothie.
