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.
Cucumber Cooler Smoothie Recipe
Author: Carleen
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Serves: 1
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
Serving size: 1 small cup Calories: 180 Fat: .4 g Sugar: 12.6 g Sodium: 49 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 10 g Cholesterol: 0 
Susan says
September 13, 2015 at 6:17 pmDo I have to us Greek Yogurt? I do not like it. Thank you for your reply.
Susan says
September 13, 2015 at 6:19 pmDo I have to use greek yogurt?
Carleen says
September 13, 2015 at 7:22 pmNo, 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.
Lisa says
October 19, 2015 at 11:32 amDo you peel the cucumbers or leave the skin on?
Carleen says
October 19, 2015 at 12:49 pmI leave the skin on, but it is perfectly fine to peel them too if you prefer.
Sandy Howell says
November 25, 2016 at 8:59 pmIm looking for recipes that dont raise my blood sugar and help me loose weight in my stomach