Cucumber Weight Loss Smoothie

This hydrating cucumber weight loss smoothie is a low calorie green drink with impressive health benefits that will keep you feeling full for hours—made with just a handful of simple ingredients in 5 minutes. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Low in calories
• Antioxidant rich
• Highly satiating

This cucumber weight loss smoothie is a great low calorie breakfast or snack option to enjoy on your weight loss journey. One key factor to successfully losing weight is feeling satiating in between meals, which this smoothie will help you to accomplish without feeling heavy or bloated.

Chia seeds are a highly satiating food. That means they keep the feeling of hunger away for longer than other foods might. They have this satiating effect because they contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fibre. Insoluble fibre itself contains no calories, but lots of volume. Consuming insoluble fibre rich foods like chia seeds make it easier to maintain a calorie deficit and lose weight. They are also great for cleansing your digestive tract.

Spinach and parsley make this smoothie high in antioxidants and vitamins. Antioxidants lower the risk of developing chronic diseases by neutralizing radical cell damage in the body. The pineapple that creates the cold base of the smoothie contains soluble fibre which acts as a prebiotic in the gut, helping encourage good bacteria. Cucumber is extremely hydrating and full of essential electrolytes. All of the ingredients in this healthy cucumber green smoothie are anti-inflammatory and nutrient rich!

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this cucumber weight loss smoothie.

Cucumber: The star ingredient! Wash it well and leave the peel on, roughly chop into large chunks.

Spinach: Wash any dirt from the leaves before adding to the blender.

Parsley: Use fresh parsley leaves, not dried parsley.

Chia seeds: Can be added dry or soaked.

Frozen pineapple: Creates the thick, cold base of the smoothie and adds tropical sweetness.

Coconut water: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

Hydrating

Staying properly hydrated is a basic requirement for optimal health. By incorporating daily smoothies you can maintain your ideal hydration level more easily. Start each morning with a smoothie for easy hydration!

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothies are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothies nutrient rich.

Variations

Coconut water substitutions

If you don’t have any coconut water plain cold water can be used. Alternatively, pineapple or mango juice go nicely and add a tropical sweet flavour to this smoothie.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Switch base ingredients

If you don’t like pineapple then try a different fruit instead. Peach and mango will both work perfectly to create the cold base of this green smoothie. Make sure to use completely frozen fruit otherwise the smoothie won’t be very cold by the time blending is complete.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Pour into a glass and serve your cucumber weight loss smoothie.

Prep & Blending

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothies from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Don’t over blend

Try to blend your smoothie for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothies will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothies that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. It can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your glass

By placing your smoothie glass in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie stay cool for longer. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie!

FAQ’s

Can I drink this cucumber smoothie every day?

Yes, this cucumber weight loss smoothie is ideal and healthy to consume every day on your weight loss journey or otherwise.

Can I lose weight with smoothies?

Smoothies are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally lower calorie and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired like a huge meal would.

Can smoothies be refrigerated?

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothies for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar.

Can I make smoothies without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothies with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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