Strawberry Cucumber Smoothie
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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Well as long as its going to give me X-ray vision I can totally pretend it’s a burger. :-)
this is awesome, i’ve been on a total smoothie kick the last week or so. i usually add a handful of spinach to mine. i’ll have to try the cucumber, which i actually have in my fridge right now. do you think this would work with mixed frozen berries?
This looks so healthy Joy. I have almond milk in the cupboard and berries in the freezer, I just need the cucumber and I’m good to go!
This sounds refreshing and delicious! I need more fruits and vegetables in my life…I think it’s time to get on the smoothie bandwagon.
I feel healthier just for looking at the photos. Yummy.
English cukes do have that sort of gelatine-ish quality about them. I’ve never blended them or juiced them, only “regular” cucumbers.
I love the strawberries in this.
Now, if the weather could just warm up here in “cold” San Diego, I could go to town on this without my teeth chattering :)
I like making smoothies too. I’ve made similar flavour combos before so I can totally go with this.
I only ever use cucumbers in a gin and tonic but I should probably do something a bit healthier with them shouldn’t I? This smoothie is a great combination of flavours!
There is only one vegetable that I hate, and that is cucumber. I used to also hate beetroot, but I like that now. So I guess I should say cucumber is a vegetable I don’t like yet (although I think it is technically a fruit? Or a berry?). Anyway, this looks like a good entry level cucumber recipe.
And actually for those who are a little reluctant about almond milk, it can be substituted for rice milk, but it’s less thick.
This looks perfectly refreshing! I love the addition of cucumber – it doesn’t seem so strange, it just adds a sort of “fresh” flavor, right? I need to get me some almond milk and hop on the bandwagon I think. My diet could use a little boost!
I am so intrigued! The cucumber cocktails I’ve tried have been delicious and refreshing so I bet it really would be good in smoothie form… even if there isn’t any alcohol involved:-)
Oh dang. This looks so good. I was actually just thinking about smoothies, believe it or not! Now I really want one… Thanks a lot, Joy! ;)
I have to admit I am not 100% sure on this one. But I am nothing if not a brave lady, so I shall pop these goodies into the blender and have a taste. I have some lovely fresh cucumbers from the garden so this will be a great way to use one up!
maybe it’s the cheeseburger of health food? whatever it is, i’ll take it…extra berries please!
Sounds interesting. One question though – why the almond milk instead of milk? I haven’t actually heard of almond milk before, so I’ve no ideawhat it’s like
This sounds so yummy!
I think I need both of those trays from the first photo! Oh and the smoothie. Thanks for the great recipes, Joy!
Sounds delicious!! I would drink that for breakfast any day.
I’ve had cucumber and strawberries before and it really works so can imagine this is delicious. Would also be good as a cocktail, but I guess we can’t talk about that on a healthy post :-)
Love the addition of almond milk btw – yum.
I don’t think I’ve ever had strawberries together with cucumber. Sounds refreshing!
Never thought about putting cucumber in a smoothie, but now I’ll have to give it a try.
They’re one of my favorite things to eat, after chocolate, that is.
As I’m reading this, I’m drinking an apple-banana-spinach smoothie. :) Never thought about cucumbers…thanks for the idea!
WOW that one sounds awesome! I’ve also heard of one with pineapple, apple and cucumber :) I’m excited!
sounds refreshing for a warm Spring day :)
and love putting cucumber in smoothies always makes me feel so calm and relaxed, might just be me, haha
So refreshing! I bet it is nice living in a warm climate in the middle of January :) I’m in more of a hto cocoa mood at the moment!
What a great idea! I’m excited to try a new snack for my diet.
never would I ever have thought of putting strawberry + cucumber together. sounds refreshing in a way. thanks joy!
I live for smoothies. This one is no exception. Cucumber! Genius.
There is something awesome about cukes in drinks. Give me a tall, frothy cocktail with cucumber and gin in it, and I am a happy girl. But I digress. Also good in smoothies, I am sure. Happy weekend, all!
I loved that you used the word “slippery” in this blog.
Outside of that, I’m hoping my future livin’ situation involves a blender so I can whip this up (along with other, less healthy smoothies that involve toasted marshmallows, oats, and hazelnut).
Hahaha, slippery…
Kasey
I could use something that reminds me of spring right about now. Something with a little oomph to get me out of this winter funk. This just may be it, Joy.
Cucumbers are my favorite, but I’ve never added them to a smoothie before. I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast, but usually get stuck in making the exact same thing each time–next time I head to the grocery store, I’ll definitely have to grab a cuc a try this!
As weird as the combo sounds, I’d totally give it a try. Cucumber hardly has any flavor anyway. I bet this is refreshing as heck!
Smoothies might as well be milkshakes to me. They taste just as good!
I haven’t made any winter smoothies yet. Time to make that happen…!
I actually make a salad with cucumbers and strawberries with a milky dressing. This is like that salad in a glass! What a concept!
Oh I am SO making this as soon as I get some more honey!
What an interesting combo… I never would have thought of it – but I imagine the cucumber gives it a nice crisp flavor!
hey – we all need a little bit of the healthy once in a while so we don’t feel so guilty about the other stuff. :)
I’m doing this once strawberries come back into season. Looks awesome.
Fabulous and easy. Thanks for sharing, this is a lovely shake recipe!
I just accidently bought original almond milk instead of vanilla and I really tried to like it plain, but I just don’t. But I think it would be great in smoothies! Now it won’t get wasted and I’m excited about it!
I am having trouble with this strawberry-cucumber combo. Which just means I’ll have to try it!
This sounds great. Almond milk is my favorite thing in smoothies. It’s so simple and healthy. I love dark chocolate almond milk with a frozen banana and strawberries. It’s like a healthy banana split.
I male green monsters all the time buy never with cucumber before. Yummy!
it is extra-extra weird that i have cucumbers AND strawberries in my fridge AND that i was already planning on throwing them in the blender tomorrow morning (WITH almond milk). c-razy. i’m also tossing in some chia seeds for good measure ;).
This sounds so delicious and healthy! My mouth is watering I wish I had all the ingredients and a blender with me right now
That sounds so refreshing!!
I’ve never thought of cucumbers in a smoothie! How refreshing! And I just found a post on how to make your own almond milk, but was a bit nervous about trying it on it’s own…this might be the perfect solution!
http://www.fengshuidana.com/2012/01/18/foodshui-diy-whip-up-homemade-almond-milk-in-minutes/
Sounds delicious and healthy. Total win!