Detox Cucumber Apple Smoothie

This simple and deliciously healthy smoothie is the most delightful way to get your daily greens. It's not only full of detoxifying, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables but also packs a major protein punch and offers gut health benefits. This isn't your average green smoothie—it's vibrant, nutrient-packed, and absolutely DELICIOUS! Let's get blending!

Apple Cucumber Smoothie

Welcome to your new favourite green smoothie! If you’re looking for a refreshing, nutritious drink that’s perfect for any time of day, this Detox Cucumber Apple Smoothie is it. This smoothie combines the crisp, hydrating goodness of cucumber with the tart sweetness of Granny Smith apples, creating a deliciously vibrant beverage. Packed with vitamins, protein, and fibre, it’s the ultimate way to start your morning or recharge after a workout. Whether you’re a seasoned smoothie lover or new to the green smoothie game, this recipe is easy to make and absolutely delightful. 

Ingredients for Making Apple and Cucumber Smoothie

  • REBBL Oat Milk Based Smoothie Starter: This plant milk-based starter is packed with protein and gut-healthy probiotics. It serves as a creamy base for the smoothie, ensuring that it’s not only delicious but also beneficial for your digestive health. If you cannot find this local to you I would suggest substituting it with 1 scoop of your protein powder and 1 cup of oat milk. This will provide you with the same smooth texture and protein boost.
  • Fresh Spinach: A large handful of fresh spinach adds a huge boost of vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Spinach is a fantastic way to get your daily greens without a strong taste as it’s much more mild than kale and does not overpower the other flavors of the smoothie. It also gives the smoothie that super healthy uber green colour!
  • Granny Smith Apple: This green apple variety is perfect for smoothies as it’s tart and does not make the smoothie too sweet. Granny Smith apples are known for their crisp texture and refreshing tartness, which balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. Green apples, honey crisps or any other apple available to you will also work for this recipe.
  • Cucumber: Use one cup of chopped cucumber for a refreshing, hydrating element. Cucumbers are mostly water, making them excellent for hydration and detoxification. English cucumbers are ideal for their mild flavor and thin skin, which means you don’t need to peel them.
  • Banana: Adds natural sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie. Bananas are rich in potassium and provide a smooth texture to the drink, making it more enjoyable and satisfying.
  • Ground Flax: One tablespoon of ground flaxseed provides omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein. Flaxseeds are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to support heart health. They also naturally thicken the consistency of the smoothie.
  • Greens Powder: A scoop of greens powder adds extra nutrients and a boost of vitamins. Greens powders typically contain a blend of superfoods like spirulina, chlorella, and wheatgrass, which can significantly increase the smoothie’s nutritional content.
  • Dates: Two dates add natural sweetness and fiber. They are great for balancing the tartness of the Granny Smith apple and provide a caramel-like flavor that enhances the overall taste of the smoothie.
  • Lemon Juice: The juice from half a small lemon adds a fresh, zesty flavor and helps with detoxification. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which support the immune system and aid in digestion.
  • Ice: 1-2 cups of ice will keep this smoothie fresh and cool. 

How to Make a Cucumber Apple Smoothie

Add all the ingredients into a high-speed blender. This includes the REBBL oat milk-based smoothie starter, fresh spinach, chopped Granny Smith apple, chopped cucumber, sliced banana, ground flax, greens powder, dates, lemon juice, and ice. Blend until thoroughly combined, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency. Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple slices and fresh mint for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.

Heart Health Benefits of Apple Cucumber Smoothie

The Detox Cucumber Apple Smoothie is packed with ingredients that support heart health and digestion. Granny Smith apples provide fiber and antioxidants, which help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cucumbers are hydrating and rich in vitamins, while spinach and flaxseed offer essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, known for their heart-protective properties. This smoothie taste delicious but is also a gift of health in each sip.

What is a Detox Smoothie?

A detox smoothie is a nutrient-rich blend designed to cleanse and rejuvenate the body by providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These smoothies support the body’s natural detoxification processes, aid digestion, boost energy levels, and improve overall well-being. They are amazing to incorporate into your life whether you’re goal is to eat more healthily, increase your greens or support your already healthy lifestyle. 

With ingredients like Granny Smith apples, cucumbers, spinach, and lemon juice, it’s a vibrant, nutrient-packed drink that supports detoxification. This smoothie is not only delicious but also helps you feel refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle the day.

Why You Should Make this Smoothie

This smoothie is a quick and easy way to pack a variety of nutrients into one delicious drink. It’s perfect for busy mornings when you need a nutritious breakfast or a midday snack that will keep you energized. The combination of fruits, vegetables, and protein-packed ingredients ensures you’re getting a balanced meal that supports overall health and wellness. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to incorporate more greens into your diet without sacrificing flavor!

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Detox Cucumber Apple Smoothie

This simple and deliciously healthy smoothie is the most delightful way to get your daily greens. It's not only full of detoxifying, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables but also packs a major protein punch and offers gut health benefits. This isn't your average green smoothie—it's vibrant, nutrient-packed, and absolutely DELICIOUS! Let's get blending!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 2

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup REBBL oat milk based smoothie starter
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1 Granny Smith apple cored, chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 banana sliced
  • 1 tbsp ground flax
  • 1 scoop greens powder
  • 2 dates
  • half a small lemon juiced
  • 1-2 cups ice

Instructions
 

  • Simply add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until thoroughly combined
  • Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple slices and fresh mint.

Notes

* I’m a huge fan of REBBL smoothie starters. They are plant milk based and protein packed along with gut healthy probiotics but you can absolutely sub this ingredient for 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder along with one cup oat milk 🙂
* you can also top this smoothie with chia seeds for an extra boost of protein and omega 3’s
Keyword dairy free, easy breakfast, easy smoothie recipe, gluten free, green smoothie, plant based, vegan

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Meet Claire

Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.

This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!

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