Cucumber Banana Smoothie: Easy 5-Minute Recipe

A cucumber banana smoothie is a blended drink of cucumber, banana and water that takes 5 minutes to make and yields 1 serving.

This recipe combines the fresh taste of a cucumber detox smoothie with the sweetness and creamy texture of banana. It uses the whole edible fruit rather than straining out the pulp.

What ingredients do you need?

• Cucumber: 150 g chopped, about 1 cup, with peel
• Banana: 100 g sliced, about 2/3 cup, peeled
• Water: 120 ml, or 1/2 cup

Use a ripe banana for a naturally sweeter smoothie. The cucumber peel is edible and adds color; wash it under running water before chopping. You can leave the seeds in unless you prefer to remove them.

The weights are the most reliable guide for the nutrition estimate below. Cup measurements are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how much fits in a cup.

How do you make a cucumber banana smoothie?

1. Wash the cucumber under running water and chop it into pieces.
2. Peel and slice the banana.
3. Add the water, cucumber and banana to a blender, then blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve.

To adjust the recipe to your preferences, try the ai detox recipe generator.

No steeping is needed: the ingredients are blended and served together. Add a little more water if the smoothie is too thick, or use less next time if you prefer a thicker texture.

Drink it promptly, or refrigerate it in a covered container and use it within 24 hours. The 24-hour window is a conservative suggestion based on the supplied guidance for infused water, not a tested storage guideline for this smoothie. Discard it if it looks or smells off, although harmful bacteria are not always detectable by sight or smell.

Why is it called a detox smoothie?

A cucumber banana smoothie can support hydration because cucumber, banana and the added water all contribute water. It does not flush toxins from the body: the liver and kidneys do most detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste.

Because the fruit is blended rather than strained, the smoothie also retains its fiber. The banana supplies much of the fiber and natural sweetness, while cucumber gives the drink a lighter, fresher flavor. Like a banana detox smoothie, it can be a way to include fruit in a meal or snack, but it is not a substitute for medical treatment.

There is no evidence that this particular cucumber banana smoothie has a special detoxifying effect. Its practical benefits come from its ingredients, not from a cleansing process.

What swaps and variations can you try?

Make it colder

Use chilled cucumber and water, or blend in ice. Previously frozen banana can make the drink thicker, but freeze it ahead of time; freezing is not included in the 5-minute preparation time.

Change the texture

Peel the cucumber for a softer color and texture, or keep the peel for the recipe as written. If your blender struggles with larger pieces, chop the cucumber more finely before blending.

Add flavor

A few mint leaves or a squeeze of lemon can brighten the flavor. Taste the smoothie first: a ripe banana may provide enough sweetness without adding sugar.

Make it creamier

Replace some or all of the water with plain yogurt or a milk of your choice. These changes alter the nutrition, so the estimates below no longer describe the finished drink.

What is the nutrition per serving?

The following estimates are for the entire recipe: 150 g of raw cucumber with peel, 100 g of raw banana and 120 ml of water. They are calculated using USDA ingredient data and rounded; actual values vary with the produce and quantities used.

The sugars listed are naturally present in the cucumber and banana; the base recipe has no added sugar. If you have an allergy to either ingredient, avoid it. If you have kidney disease or have been advised to limit potassium, ask your clinician or dietitian whether this serving fits your eating plan.

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