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Cucumber, Green Apple & Lime Smoothie

A healthy, refreshing green smoothie that you will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, sliced
  • 1 large banana, peeled, sliced
  • 5 ounces of Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
  • 1/2 of a Granny Smith apple, chopped
  • 1 lime
  • 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled (optional)
  • 1 small handful of fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds (optional)
  • coconut water or orange juice (for thinning)

Instructions

  • Peel and slice 1 large cucumber and 1 large banana and place the slices on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Place the cucumbers and bananas in the freezer for 60 minutes before making your smoothie (optional)
  • Add the Greek yogurt, chopped Granny Smith apple, flax seeds and the juice from 1 lime into your blender and pulse until the apple is broken down a bit
  • Add the fresh or frozen cucumbers and bananas and pulse until combined
  • Add the ginger, spinach, cilantro and a splash of coconut water or orange juice into the blender and blend until smooth
  • Add additional coconut water or orange juice, if a thinner consistency is preferred
  • Serve chilled