Cucumber Mango Smoothie: 5-Minute Recipe

A cucumber mango smoothie is a blend of cucumber, mango and water that takes 5 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings. This fruit-forward version of a cucumber detox smoothie gets its sweetness from mango, with no added sugar.

What ingredients do you need?

For 2 servings, gather:

133 g (about 1 cup) raw cucumber, chopped, with the peel on
165 g (about 1 cup) raw mango, peeled, pitted and diced
120 mL (1/2 cup) cold water

Measure the mango after removing the peel and pit. A ripe mango gives the smoothie a naturally sweet flavor and blends more easily than a firm, unripe one.

The cucumber peel is edible and adds color. Wash it under running water before chopping; if you prefer a milder flavor or smoother texture, you can peel it, although that will change the nutrition estimates below.

How do you make a cucumber mango smoothie?

Wash the cucumber and mango under running water.
Prepare the produce: chop the cucumber, then peel, pit and dice the mango.
Add the cucumber, mango and water to a blender.
Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick for your blender, add a little more water and blend again.
Pour into 2 glasses and serve.

The cucumber mango smoothie needs no steeping. If you make it ahead, refrigerate it in a covered container and drink it within 24 hours; stir or shake it before serving if it separates.

For different ingredient combinations and proportions, try the ai detox recipe generator.

Does a cucumber mango smoothie support detox?

A cucumber mango smoothie can help you stay hydrated because it contains water as well as water-rich produce. Hydration supports normal body functions, but there is no evidence that this particular smoothie removes toxins or improves the body's detoxification process.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification. The lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts. No drink needs to replace these normal processes.

Blending the cucumber and mango incorporates the produce rather than leaving it behind as an infusion would, so the smoothie contains fiber as well as fruit sugars. Mango also contributes vitamin C. These are nutritional benefits of the ingredients, not evidence that the drink has a special cleansing effect.

What swaps and variations work?

Adjust the texture

For a thinner cucumber mango smoothie, add water a little at a time until it pours the way you like. For a colder, thicker drink, use frozen mango in place of fresh mango; check that your blender can handle frozen fruit and add water as needed.

Change the flavor

Leave the cucumber peel on for a more noticeable cucumber flavor, or remove it for a milder drink. If you enjoy a stronger mango flavor, use more mango and less cucumber, keeping in mind that the yield and nutrition will change.

For another fruit-forward option, see the mango detox smoothie. You can also add a small amount of plain yogurt for a creamier texture, but it is not included in the base recipe or nutrition estimates.

Choose the produce

Fresh or frozen mango can work, but choose plain fruit without added sweeteners if you want to keep the recipe free of added sugar. Cucumber varieties differ in seed size and skin thickness; use the one you prefer, removing large seeds if their texture bothers you.

What is the nutrition per serving?

The estimates below are for half the batch, made with 133 g cucumber, 165 g mango and water. They use the supplied raw cucumber-with-peel and raw mango values; actual amounts vary with the produce and any changes you make.

Nutrient	Approximate amount per serving
Energy	60 kcal
Carbohydrates	14.8 g
Fiber	1.7 g
Total sugars	12.4 g
Protein	1.1 g
Fat	0.4 g
Vitamin C	32 mg
Potassium	236 mg

The sugars listed occur naturally in the cucumber and mango. Unlike steeped infused water, this smoothie includes the blended produce, so its calories and nutrients reflect the ingredients used rather than just the water.