Mango Cucumber Smoothie (Printable Version)

Sweet mango meets crisp cucumber in a hydrating tropical blend with coconut water and fresh lime.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced

02 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped

03 - 1 cup coconut water or plain water

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

05 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)

06 - 4–6 fresh mint leaves (optional)

07 - Ice cubes (optional, for serving)

01 - Place the diced mango, chopped cucumber, coconut water (or plain water), and fresh lime juice into a blender.

02 - Add honey or agave syrup and mint leaves if desired. Blend on high until completely smooth and no chunks remain.

03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or agave syrup as needed.

04 - Add ice cubes if a colder, thicker consistency is desired and blend again briefly to incorporate.

05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the freshest flavor.

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Cucumber makes it taste like spa water had a baby with a tropical vacation and somehow that combination works beautifully.
You need exactly one piece of equipment and zero cooking skills to pull this off on your sleepiest morning.

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A rock hard mango will make this taste like blended grass and disappointment so wait until it gives slightly when pressed.
Peeling the cucumber matters more than you think because the skin can add a bitter edge that overpowers the delicate mango flavor.

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The secret to the best flavor is a mango that is slightly wrinkled on the outside because that is when the sugars have fully concentrated inside.
Chill your coconut water in the refrigerator overnight so the smoothie comes out cold without needing to water it down with ice.