Healthy Green Apple Cucumber Ginger Smoothie

A healthy drink to make at home, this green apple cucumber ginger smoothie can be enjoyed for breakfast, post-workout activity, a smoothie to enjoy on your snack time, or just enjoy any time of the day.

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With so many fruits and vegetables to make into a smoothie, this green apple cucumber and ginger combination is a perfect drink if you don’t feel like eating fruits or vegetables.

ENJOY THIS SMOOTHIE

• Green apple and cucumber make a great combination of smoothies if you are just starting out to try smoothies.
• Adding ginger gives that spicy aroma taste to every sip.
• It’s simple, healthy and quick to prepare.
• Lean towards a healthier you when you add homemade smoothies to your body.

I remember the first time I was transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, I would drink green juice every day with just a combination of celery and cucumber and yes no added sugar at all. Just pure nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

It is a good way to cleanse your body and remove the toxins, and I swear my bowel movement has improved and never been better after that.

When it comes to apples I prefer red over green and therefore the best way to enjoy green apples is by making a smoothie together with other fruits or veggies.

WHAT IS A SMOOTHIE

A smoothie is a drink that involves the process of pureeing or blending fruits and vegetables in a blender with water or any liquid drink of choice as the base.

There are many types and variations of smoothies and just because you make a smoothie from fruits and vegetables doesn’t mean that it is healthy.

A VEGAN DRINK TO ENJOY

This smoothie is naturally vegan just by using water as a base liquid or you can also use coconut water or dairy-free milk which I have tried too such as almond and oat milk.

I like to share uncomplicated and straightforward recipes with a handful of ingredients. 

EQUIPMENT

• Knife
• Chopping board
• Blender

VARIATIONS

Simply add a protein powder to make this a protein smoothie.

Add maple syrup if you like sweet green smoothies.

Add vegetables like Kale or Celery.

PREPARE IN ADVANCE

The best way to enjoy the benefits of a smoothie is to prepare and drink them right away. But if you have limited time you can chop the apple and cucumber, keep in a ziplock or container and freeze them.

Blend when you are ready to drink. The good thing about it is you won’t need ice since it is already cold.

You can also make this smoothie in one batch but it is better to consume up to 3 days.

Be sure to keep it in a clean glass container or a mason jar and place it in the fridge.

The Best Green Apple Cucumber Ginger Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

Green apple – works as a prebiotic that helps for the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut, thanks to its compound known as pectin. It is also a good source of Vitamin C, A, Calcium and Iron.

Cucumber – has high water content which is good for hydration. Eating the skin is good as it contains 193 mg of potassium and 17 mg of magnesium which can help prevent high blood pressure. It is also good in our skin and known to aid in diabetes.

Ginger – helps in regulating blood sugar, has anti-inflammatory properties and eases osteoarthritis.

Sources: medical news today | webmed md

TRY THESE VEGAN GINGER SPICE COOKIES

Water – acts as the base liquid for this recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash the fruits and chop, peel the skin of ginger, add them all together in the blender and pulse. Add water and pulse again until everything is blended. Add some ice. Serve and enjoy.

RECIPE NOTES

• Peeling the skin of the fruits is optional.
• Removing the seeds of the cucumber is also optional.
• Make in advance by cutting the fruits and keeping them in the freezer.
• You may use ginger powder or fresh ginger.
• Add maple syrup for a sweet taste.
• Use oat milk or almond milk as the base liquid.

NUTRITIONAL DETAILS

This Green Apple Cucumber Ginger Smoothie has approximately 84 calories and can be enjoyed for two servings. Total Fat 0.4g | Saturated Fat 0.1g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 8mg | Total Carbohydrate 21.5g | Dietary Fiber 3.6g | Total Sugars 14.1g | Protein 1.4g | Vitamin D 0mcg | Calcium 29mg | Iron 1mg | Potassium 354mg

Nutrition calculation is based on using an online calculator (verywellfit) and for reference use only. 

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Note: Fruits can be high in sugar and can therefore increase caloric intake. Be sure to choose the right fruit and choose healthier ingredients.

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