Cucumber makes this smoothie taste cool and watery in the best way, and kiwi and lemon give it a clean sourness. It is closer to a green juice than a creamy shake.
20 g
baby spinach
120 g
cucumber
¾ oz
lemon juice juice of about half a lemon
1
kiwi
5 oz
water
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: Thin lemon wheel · Ice: Served up, no ice
Baby Spinach Cucumber Smoothie with Lemon
Crisp, tart and cooling, with a thin, juicy texture and a clean green flavor.
This is one of the lighter green smoothies. Cucumber consists mostly of water and gives a fresh, almost melon-like note; baby spinach adds color and a gentle vegetable flavor. Kiwi supplies sweetness and plenty of vitamin C, and lemon juice sharpens everything.
Because there is no banana or dairy, it is thin and refreshing rather than filling. It suits a warm morning or a break in the afternoon. If you find it too sour, reduce the lemon juice or add a teaspoon of honey. Organic cucumbers can go in with the peel on.
Fairly tart, yes. Use less lemon juice or add honey to soften it.
Not if it is organic; the peel adds color. Otherwise peel it.
Yes, if you leave out the honey or use agave syrup instead.
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