Super Hydrating Cucumber Apple Smoothie

Green Apple Cucumber Smoothie

This cucumber apple smoothie is light but packed with nutrients. It is cooling and hydrating, with a hint of mint and lime for a refreshing twist.

We all agree that we should consume our fruits and veggies as a part of our 5-a-day, right? But at times, it can be challenging to meet this target.

So, having fruits or vegetables in a smoothie can be a good option, right? Because all you have to do is pick the ingredients you love, put them in a blender, and whizz it up for a minute or two. And you can drink it in less than five minutes.

With the right combinations, you can have many tasty and healthy smoothies that fulfill the recommended portion of your daily fruit intake. 

And this cucumber apple smoothie is one of them.

It tastes great and is packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a great way to care for your body while satisfying your taste buds. 

Try this healthy and delicious apple cucumber smoothie next time you crave something cool and refreshing. Your taste buds and your body will thank you.

And if you need more ideas, try this delicious aloe vera smoothie by Simply Beyond Herbs. You’ll love it.

Why Should You Have A Cucumber Apple Smoothie?

This cucumber apple smoothie drink is refreshing and hydrating, perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot summer day.

And this cucumber and apple smoothie recipe uses only natural ingredients and is jam-packed with so much goodness. Starting from hydrating cucumber, which has the benefit of lowering blood pressure, and anti-inflammatory and controlling blood sugar. The granny Smith apple gives a tangy sweetness while offering fiber and antioxidants. It also offers amazing benefits of keeping our bones strong and improving the immune system. 

As for the other ingredients – mint leaves, lime, and agave nectar -all offer goodness in their own right.

The mint leaves add a nice flavor, aid digestion, and freshen your breath. The lime contains high vitamin C and antioxidants. At the same time, the agave nectar has vitamins B and K. 

So, whether you’re looking for an energizing drink or a healthy pick-me-up, you should try this green smoothie. And this smoothie is dairy-free and can be 100% vegan, provided you stick to the recipe and use agave nectar.  

Other Smoothies That Are Good For You

And if you need more ideas for smoothie recipes, you can try this creamy cherry smoothie. Or, another refreshing green one like this cucumber kale smoothie and apple kale smoothie.

I promise they are all healthy and tasty, making them an ideal choice for our fruit and vegetable intake. 

What Do You Need To Make Cucumber And Apple Smoothie?

You need six items to make this smoothie: cucumber, apple, mint leaves, lime, agave nectar, and water/ sparkling water.

For the apples, you can choose any green apple you like. However, I use green granny smith apples because they are crispier and taste better when combined with cucumber and the other ingredients.

If you don’t have lime, you can use lemon instead. The only difference is that lime has a sharper flavor and fragrance than lemon. But both give that refreshing citrus taste.

As mentioned above, using agave nectar will make this recipe vegan 100%. However, you can always use maple syrup or honey if you don’t have agave nectar. The latter will not make the smoothie vegan-friendly. 

For the water, I sometimes prefer using sparkling water just because it gives a fresh feel to the smoothie. But feel free to use ordinary water or mineral water. Another liquid that you can use is apple juice. However, you may want to check its sweetness before adding syrup or honey because the apple juice might give enough sweetness to the smoothie.

How To Make Cucumber Apple Smoothie

I think it is quite self-explanatory how to make this smoothie. 

You only need to prepare the fruits and veg, wash them, cut them, and place them in a high-speed blender. Then, you blend until smooth for about 2 minutes.

My current blender is only about 600 watts in power. Although it’s very good, I sometimes blitz the smoothie longer. Because I don’t think it’s powerful enough to blend in no time. 

So, if you want to do it quickly and make a smoother smoothie, I’d say you use a more powerful blender. You need at least a 1000-watt blender like this one. I am waiting for the sale to invest in one, too.  

When you prepare your ingredients, you may prefer to peel the cucumber and apple. I usually peel the apples but not the cucumber. 

How Long Can We Keep The Smoothie?

Should you keep this cucumber apple smoothie to enjoy later, 4-5 hours is the maximum time you can keep the smoothie in the refrigerator. If you do it longer, it will not taste as fresh. Also, the apple will make the smoothie darker in color due to its oxidation process. 

More Apple Recipes

We know that apples are one of the most versatile fruits you can enjoy in many ways. If you need more ideas about enjoying this crunchy fruit, try this apple and kale smoothie, Mary Berry’s apple cake, apple cupcakes, apple and raspberry crumble, apple and blackberry crumble, or apple crumble cake.

I hope you’re intrigued to try this cucumber apple smoothie recipe now. When you do, please let me know how you find it in the comments below. 

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Take care and all the best.