Strawberry Cucumber Smoothie

Front view on a dairy-free pink smoothie made with strawberries, cucumber and fresh mint.

This refreshing cucumber strawberry smoothie makes for such a delicious breakfast or snack to enjoy in the summer or any time of the year. It is packed with wholesome ingredients, ready within 5 minutes and very versatile too. It features cooling cucumber, strawberries, bananas and a small handful of fresh mint (optional, but recommended!). It is perfect for busy mornings and is naturally vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast, drink, healthy, smoothie, snack, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1½ cups frozen strawberries sliced if large (or fresh, see notes)
1 frozen banana broken in pieces
½ English cucumber roughly chopped
1 cup plant-based milk (I used oat milk) or more if needed for blending
a few leaves of mint optional, to add freshness

Instructions

To a blender, add the milk, cucumber, frozen strawberries, frozen banana and mint (if using).
Blend on high until creamy. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more milk + mix using a spatula, then blend again. Try not to add too much extra liquid so the smoothie is thick.
Serve in 2 large glasses and garnish with sliced cucumber, strawberry and more mint leaves, if desired. Enjoy right away!

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Notes

You can also use fresh strawberries, especially during berry season. In that case, make sure to use a frozen banana and add a few ice cubes if necessary to keep your smoothie nice and frosty.
This recipe makes for 2 servings, which you can cut in half if making it only for you. I find smaller amounts of smoothie or sauce to blend easier when using a smaller blender container, something to keep in mind.
Feel-free to customize your smoothie to your taste. Here are some booster ideas: cinnamon or vanilla extract, hemp seeds, protein powder, vegan cashew yogurt, baby spinach, pineapple, etc. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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