Cucumber Detox Smoothie: 5-Minute Recipe

A cucumber detox smoothie is a blended cucumber-and-water drink that takes 5 minutes to make and yields 2 servings.

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What ingredients do you need?

For 2 servings, gather:

300 g (about 2 cups) cucumber, chopped, with the peel
240 mL (1 cup) cold water

Use a cucumber that feels firm and has no soft or slimy spots. Leaving the peel on keeps the recipe simple and adds the nutrients and fiber included in the estimate below. The amount of cucumber is measured after trimming; use the weight if you want the closest match to the nutrition table.

You’ll also need a blender, a knife, a cutting board and two glasses. This is a lightly flavored smoothie rather than a sweet fruit smoothie. See the variations below if you prefer a brighter or creamier drink.

How do you make a cucumber detox smoothie?

Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings, about 1 cup (240 mL) each
Steeping time: None

Rinse the cucumber under running water and rub the peel clean.
Trim the ends and chop the cucumber into pieces your blender can handle.
Add the cucumber and cold water to the blender.
Blend until the cucumber is finely broken down and the mixture looks even.
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

For a thinner drink, blend in a little more cold water. For more texture, use less water next time. Blending keeps the cucumber pulp in the glass; straining it will remove some pulp and change the nutrition.

If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in a covered container and drink within 24 hours for best quality. Separation is normal, so stir or shake before serving. Discard the smoothie if it becomes slimy, develops mold or smells sour, and don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Why might it support the body’s detox process?

Cucumber contains water, and this smoothie adds more water to help you stay hydrated. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts of waste.

The smoothie supports hydration, but it does not flush toxins out of the body or replace the work of those organs. There is no evidence provided that cucumber detox smoothie itself has a special detoxifying effect. Keeping the blended pulp also gives you a small amount of fiber, although this drink is not a substantial source of it.

Enjoy it as a refreshing drink alongside regular meals, not as a treatment or a substitute for medical care.

What swaps and variations can you try?

Add lemon

Blend in 15 mL (1 tablespoon) lemon juice for a sharper flavor. Taste first and add more only if you like a stronger citrus taste.

Make it colder

Blend in 120 mL (½ cup) ice, or use chilled cucumber and water. Ice will dilute the flavor as it melts, but it won’t add calories.

Add fruit

Blend in about 75 g (½ cup) chopped apple for a sweeter, fruitier smoothie. The apple changes the nutrition from the cucumber-and-water estimate below.

Make it creamier

Replace half the water with 120 mL (½ cup) plain yogurt. This changes the texture and nutrition; use a plant-based yogurt if you prefer a dairy-free variation.

What is the nutrition per serving?

These estimates use USDA data for raw cucumber with peel and assume the recipe is divided equally. Each serving contains 150 g cucumber and half the added water. Water contributes no calories or nutrients to the values shown; additions and straining will change the totals.

Nutrient	Approximate amount per serving
Calories	23 kcal
Carbohydrate	5.4 g
Total sugars	2.5 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Protein	1.0 g
Fat	0.2 g
Potassium	221 mg
Vitamin K	24.6 mcg

The sugars listed are naturally present in cucumber; the basic recipe has no added sugar. Actual values can vary with the cucumber and the portion poured. This light drink can accompany a meal or snack, but it supplies relatively little protein or fiber on its own.