This is not a cheeseburger.
This is not bacon. These are not peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes.
These are not doughnuts nor french fries.
Oooh how I wish these were all of those things.
Instead… this is health. It’s health that tastes good and makes our bodies feel like they can leap like superheros, with x-ray vision, and super strength.
It’s ok that this smoothie doesn’t taste like chocolate… mostly ok.
I really love going out to eat. Sure… that’s an easy thing to say. But I LOVE it!
When you go out to eat there’s French fries! Blue cheese in your salad! And bacon that you didn’t have to cook yourself! It’s absolute magic. Until the bill comes… that’s just real life.
When I’m home… not at a restaurant… not eating French fries and bacon… I drink a lot of smoothies.
Kale Spinach and Pear Smoothie. Peanut Butter Banana and Oat Milkshake. Super Citrus Smoothie.
Smoothies satisfy my desire to throw things in a blender and trick myself into thinking I’m drinking a milkshake.
Good heavens. I have a problem.
I realize that this might seem like an odd combination of ingredients for a smoothie. It is. It’s the cucumber. Weird, right!?
Believe it or not, cucumber thickens the smoothie! It also adds lots of hydration and potassium. It’s a total secret weapon.
This smoothie has just a hint of sweetness… and it doesn’t take like a big bunch of vegetables. Strawberry sweet with creamy almond milk, and mellow mellow cucumbers.
Cucumbers add an interesting texture to the smoothie. It’s slightly more slippery. Like we added a touch of gelatine to the smoothie. But! It’s all natural and just the way that cucumbers work.
English cucumbers (hot house, that is) are the best for this smoothie. The skin is thin and can be blended smooth. Cucumbers with thicker skins should probably be peeled.
Deseed the cucumbers. Chop into big chunks. Blend with frozen strawberries and cold almond milk. Add a touch of raw honey. It’s simple and delicious.
Strawberry Cucumber Smoothie
serves 2
inspired by VegeterianTimes
a heaping 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup cold almond milk
half an English (hot house) cucumber, deseeded and chopped into large chunks
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
a squeeze of lemon if you’d like
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend! Add more almond milk as necessary, depending on your desired consistency. You can also enjoy the smoothie made with frozen blueberries or blackberries.
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Your smoothie recipes always sound so good – I may have to break down and buy myself a blender!
Wow, this is definitely a new idea for me! It sounds really good!
Everyone is looking for some great smoothie recipes right now to help take off those pounds during the holidays. This sounds great. My son was just asking me for some smoothie recipes to use in his Vita Mix Thanks! xoxo Kim
I use plain kefir with a little Truvia…great protein with a little tang and frozen fruit…all you need
i have a smoothie every morning with my vitamix and i feel awesome all day long. spinach, banana, and coconut milk in my fave. i dont even need to drink coffee… i have great energy. smoothies are the way to go!!!
This is a really interesting combo – it reminds me of a spa, if that makes sense.
Oh if only my parents hadn’t stolen back their Vitamix from my clammy little hands. I hope my Magic Bullet is up to the task!
I use my Magic Bullet for a smoothie every morning. It works great. Frozen strawberries, some flax seed, couple spoonfuls of yogourt and some milk. I will have to try the cucumber too.
What a fun combo1 I love cucumbers- they’re always so refreshing. I think I’m going to have a purchase a blender :)
mmm this actually does sound really good. the cucumber is a great idea, so cool and thickening, like you said. now it’s january i need to start drinking more smoothies and eating less french fries, so way to lead the way! :)
I’m on a bit of a smoothie kick these days … I keep adding spinach or kale – but never cucumber. I’ll give it a shot – - and you’re right it’s not french fries or cupcakes, but drinking smoothies just make french fries and cupcakes (especially ones with peanut butter it in) that much yummier.
I had a cucumber milkshake once. It was super summery and refreshing, so I can only imagine what new dimension of awesomeness is added with the strawberries. Thanks muchly!
I totally dig the strawberry cucumber combination- its fresh sounding like cucumber water in the Summer! Sometimes I add cucumbers, strawberries and mint to my water and it’s bliss!
One small thing I absolutely ask, is that really an English cucumber?? Because every one I’ve seen has that really dark green, thick skin which is why I normally go for Persian cucumbers. Idk, maybe I’m just imagining things- if I am don’t mind me.
Yum! I love a good smoothie/juice, so I will definitely need to try this one soon.
I once had a salad with strawberries in it so I imagine this would be a refreshing liquid version….perfect for the warm weather too!
Oh my just from the colour looks awsome, i never thought that cucumber and strawberries would match but why not? I mean cucumber it’s only water! :D
I never would’ve thought to put strawberries and cucumbers together. It looks delicious.
I’ve never thought to add cucumbers to a smoothie before! So many possibilities now!
I’ve heard of juicing cucumbers before, but this is the first time I’ve seen them blended whole in a smoothie. It sounds interesting! I’ll have to keep this in mind for summer, when I’ll have more cucumbers than I know what to do with.
Hi, I stumbled across your blog, and I love it! Such interested recipes–very inspired. Curious where you got those lovely striped straws? I want to get some myself for drinking refreshing strawberry smoothies,…and perhaps some root beer floats too :)
This smoothie looks just like all my good intentions. I am going to try to make it for breakfast and hope I can avoid the peanut butter toast that usually screams at me to be eaten instead!
First, this makes me think of summer, which makes me happy. Because when I look outside it’s grey and icy and gross, which makes me sad. So a summertime smoothie in the middle of winter sounds like a fabulous idea.
Second, I have made salads with strawberries, cucumbers, nuts, and…blue cheese. I wonder how gross that would be all mixed up in a smoothie? Probably not as gross as it sounds! Maybe a bacon garnish? Ok, so less healthy, but seriously, isn’t everything made better with bacon and blue cheese?
I will definitely go to the supermarket next week to try this. Wow it looks so delicious!
Kindness is the best accessory,
Rebecca
So many returns for the difficulty of whipping this up! Sounds like the perfect mid-morning snack for my hungry belly. :)
Cucumber is great…so refreshing and cleansing. Pair that with a smoothie and you are set!
AHHH-Mazing!
Sweet, fruity, tangy, and delicious… oh, the simple things in life make it all worth the while. Love it.
Those smoothies looks so good! Bet my boys would enjoy those too! Rainy and cold in my neck of the woods so it’s more of a tea day. By the way, I work with Pacific Merchants and we are having a special on beautiful tea sets if you enjoy tea as much as I do. Check it out by going to http://www.pacificmerchants.com/tea-products. Use the code on checkout and get 25% OFF your purchase: TEA4US2012.
I just made this and love it! I was a little skeptical but I should know to just trust you! You can taste a hint of the cucumber… which I love, because I always love some cucumber water! Thanks for another great recipe. :)
Thanks for the unique smoothie recipe! I really like adding veggies in my smoothies. (Like spinach and kale) But I haven’t use cucumbers much in my smoothies. I’m going to go try it. :)
You have a “problem”. :) I drink smoothies every day, even during the cold winter. It is one of the healthiest drinks.
Thanks again!
P.S. Love your name! I just had a baby girl… and we named her Joy.
love!!
Great recipe! Do you think mangoes would go well with cucumber too? We have lots of mangoes from where I live.
mango… sure!
Made this for breakfast this morning – used plain coconut water (that is what I had on hand) – and threw in some chia seeds – it was perfect! Thanks!
This is EXTRA good with fresh basil!
cucumber in a smoothie? sounds delicious!
I’m on a smoothie kick lately. Trying to eat helthy and all, and smoothies are a great way to get several servings of fruit into your body quick and easy! I usually make tropical smoothies with mango, pineapple, banana, vanilla yogurt and coconut powder.
Thanks for the new option!
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