Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cucumber Mint Smoothie
Total time10 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
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2 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 10 oz / 280 g), roughly chopped
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- ½ cup ice cubes
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumber, banana, yogurt, almond milk, spinach, mint leaves, lime juice, maple syrup, and ice to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible green flecks remaining.
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