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Cucumber Mint Green Protein Cooler
A very light, refreshing green drink with a scoop of protein.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 175calories
- 28 gprotein
This is the lightest recipe in the green group. Cucumber is mostly water, so the drink tastes cool and clean, closer to a spa drink than a smoothie. Use an unflavored or lightly vanilla protein so it does not compete with the mint.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 ½ cups cucumber, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ¾ cup coconut water
- 4 drops liquid stevia
- 6 ice cubes
Method
- Add the coconut water, lime juice, mint, and cucumber to the blender.
- Add the protein powder, stevia, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Strain for a clearer drink, or leave it as is for extra fiber.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 175 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Peel waxy cucumbers. English cucumbers can stay unpeeled.
- Add the mint just before blending. It turns bitter if it sits crushed.
Swaps and variations
- Add a green apple for more sweetness.
- Use sparkling water to top the drink.
