This sweet and tangy green smoothie is made with apples, cucumber, kale, and banana to keep you full and energized throughout the day!
Is anyone else in need of more green in their diet? With the holiday season in full swing, it can be easy to fall off-track. Luckily, recipes like my Orange Carrot Smoothie or High Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie make it easier than ever to get your fruits and vegetables in this winter. Ready in minutes and full of vitamins and nutrients to keep you energized, they’re perfect for busy mornings! Even better, my kids love to sip on their favorite Avocado Blueberry Smoothie or this sweet Strawberry Green Smoothie for healthy afternoon snacks.
During these times especially, I love easy recipes that are packed full of nutrient-rich fruits and veggies. As a result, I recently started incorporating this Cucumber Apple Green Smoothie into my morning routine. Ready in five minutes and full of fiber, it’s the perfect weekday breakfast. Plus, you won’t believe how good it makes you feel!
To make, simply chop your fruits and veggies. Then, throw them all in a blender, add your liquids, and blend! Really – it’s that easy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Of course! This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover ingredients. Feel free to add, subtract, or substitute any ingredients you wish. However, be mindful of flavor combinations. This recipe works best with a balance of sweet fruit and mild vegetables to balance out the tangy of the ginger. fruits and vegetables?
While it can be done, I do not recommend making this ahead of time as it can become soggy. In my opinion, the easiest way to prep this is to chop the ingredients and place them all in a Ziploc bag. Then, store the bags in the freezer until you’re ready to use! All you’ll have to do is blend the ingredients – no chopping, peeling, or dicing required!
Ginger can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores. It is small, brown, and slightly resembles a tree branch.
Yes, this recipe is vegan as long as a vegan protein powder is being used.
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Cucumber Apple Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 apple cored and cubed
- 1 cup seedless cucumber roughly chopped
- 2 cups kale or any dark greens of choice
- ⅓ banana
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 8 ounces water
- 1 lemon peeled
- 2 tablespoons ginger root grated
- ice optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.
Liz Della Croce
Hi Phil – I like to use BioChem Whey Protein Powder. You can get it online or in most health stores! Great flavor and only 100 calories for two scoops.
Phil
That green smoothie sounds excellent, it's definitely on my list to try, thanks for sharing it. Just wondering what is the best type of protein powder to add to a green smoothies ?
holly krywicki
I'm going to the store right now. .. i am so happy you do this. I love you so much. I always have, I always will. Thank you!!