Mango Cucumber Smoothie (Printable Version)

Cool mango and cucumber blended with coconut water into a creamy, refreshing drink.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 small banana, peeled

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup coconut water (or water)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Optional Additions

06 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add the diced mango, sliced cucumber, banana, coconut water, and fresh lime juice to a blender.
02 - If desired, add honey or agave syrup for extra sweetness and ice cubes for a colder texture.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or agave syrup if needed.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for the freshest flavor and best texture.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It takes exactly five minutes from fridge to glass, which is faster than deciding what to watch on TV.
  • The combination of mango and cucumber sounds unusual but tastes like a tropical spa in a cup.
02 -
  • Do not skip peeling the cucumber because the skin will leave tiny green flecks and a slightly bitter aftertaste that ruins the smooth vibe.
  • Frozen mango or banana makes a dramatically thicker and colder smoothie without needing ice at all.
03 -
  • Freeze overripe mango chunks in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag so you always have smoothie ready fruit on hand.
  • A pinch of salt sounds wrong but brings out the mango flavor in a way that will make you question everything you thought you knew about smoothies.

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