Cucumbers are very undervalued vegetables. They’re loaded with polyphenols called lignans, which have been shown to fight some forms of cancer. They also have several antioxidants that inhibit the production of certain enzymes which cause inflammation.
Cucumbers are also low calorie, making them great for diet-friendly smoothies. Lemon adds a bit a zing to this.
Greek yogurt adds protein to this to help fill you up.
Although this recipe calls for water as the liquid, any other liquid can be used. I like to add almond milk for a bit more flavor, although that does add calories.
Yield: 1
Cucumber Cooler Smoothie Recipe
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into chunks
- ½ small lemon, with peel
- 1 medium ripe pear
- 1 6-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- Water to the fill line
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the NutriBullet and blend until smooth. Makes 1 medium serving
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 180Total Fat: .4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 49mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12.6gProtein: 10g
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Sandy Howell
Friday 25th of November 2016
Im looking for recipes that dont raise my blood sugar and help me loose weight in my stomach
Lisa
Monday 19th of October 2015
Do you peel the cucumbers or leave the skin on?
Carleen
Monday 19th of October 2015
I leave the skin on, but it is perfectly fine to peel them too if you prefer.
Susan
Sunday 13th of September 2015
Do I have to us Greek Yogurt? I do not like it. Thank you for your reply.
Carleen
Sunday 13th of September 2015
No, you don't have to use Greek yogurt. Regular is fine, or you can leave out the yogurt altogether. But if you do that, I suggest using something with some flavor as your liquid, such as vanilla almond milk or coconut milk. Or toss a banana in to make it smoother.
Susan
Sunday 13th of September 2015
Do I have to use greek yogurt?