Mango Cucumber Smoothie (Printer-Friendly)
Sweet mango meets crisp cucumber in this hydrating 5-minute blended drink with coconut water and lime.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit & Vegetables
01 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced (about 1½ cups)
02 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut water or plain water
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Optional Add-ins
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
06 - 4–6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
07 - Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the diced mango, chopped cucumber, coconut water (or plain water), and fresh lime juice into a blender.
02 - If using honey or agave syrup and fresh mint leaves, add them to the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and no chunks remain.
03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness level by adding more honey or agave syrup as desired.
04 - If a colder, frostier consistency is preferred, add ice cubes and blend again briefly until incorporated.
05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the freshest flavor and best texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cucumber adds a cool crunch that makes this infinitely more refreshing than a plain fruit smoothie.
- It is genuinely hydrating enough to count as breakfast without weighing you down.
- You probably already have everything you need sitting in your fridge right now.
02 -
- A mango that feels slightly soft when you press it near the stem end will give you the sweetest, creamiest result.
- If you skip peeling the cucumber, the skin will leave tiny green flecks throughout the smoothie, which some people find unappealing.
- This smoothie separates after about 20 minutes, so it really is best enjoyed right after blending.
03 -
- Freeze diced mango in a single layer on a parchment lined tray before transferring to a bag, so you never have to deal with one giant frozen clump when you are half asleep.
- A tiny pinch of salt blended in at the end makes the mango taste noticeably more vibrant and rounds out every flavor in the glass.