This cucumber and blueberry weight loss smoothie is great for anyone on an anti-inflammation or weight loss diet. It will leave you feeling full & is loaded with lots of antioxidants that are great for your health. Read how this delicious smoothie has helped me reduce allergies, and kept my waist-line in check.
Hi my friend, I gotta a secret for you and it resides in this healthy cucumber and blueberry smoothie.
Let's rewind the time, please.
Late Spring and early Summer this year I had my allergies back after 2 yrs of absence.
I was surprised because I eat very healthy which has helped me reduce RA inflammatory. But, I realized I was eating less of raw food than before.
Unfortunately, my anemia was very high too. This weakened my immune system and hence the rise of allergies.
I was a little devastated because as a food blogger, I'm constantly cooking. Worse was when I was to take photos, because I was constantly sneezing.
I started drinking smoothies and I settled for this blueberry smoothie with cucumbers
Every day I'd take it, I literally had zero sneezing.
However, if I took the smoothie without either blueberries or cucumber, I'd feel the symptoms coming back.
I took this smoothie for quite some time. Sometimes I'd just blend a piece cucumber with a ½ cup frozen blueberries.
These two ingredients are great in supporting the immune system as they have a lot of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Fortunately, my allergies subsided.
But, cucumber is neutral and wild blueberries are not high in sugar. So I created this smoothie by adding other fruits. So that my kids could enjoy it too.
Update on My Cucumber and Blueberry Smoothie
Last week my daughter came home with a running nose, coughing, and sore throat!
I told her that she has to go on a blueberry smoothie diet so that we can beat the flu.
So every morning I made for her this blueberry cucumber smoothie. Sometimes she could have it again in the evening.
In 2 days, the flu was gone and her throat was back to normal on the 3rd day.
We are still taking this blueberry smoothie every two days.
Why This Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie Works for Weight Loss and Inflammation
Loaded with ingredients that will enhance your immune system, you can appreciate this blueberry smoothie any time of the day.
But, kick-starting your day with a healthy breakfast like this blueberry smoothie will not only boost your immune system but also energize your body.
You can opt for fresh blueberries if they're in season, but I go for wild frozen blueberries which are much affordable here.
- To make this blueberry smoothie creamy, I use cashew nuts. They also add healthy fats. But feel free to substitute with other nuts
- You can choose to soak the nuts at least 30mins before to soften them, but you can also use them dry as I do.
- For the taste, I add bananas. They're a good source of Potassium and healthy carbs.
- To add some healthy bacteria aka Probiotics, I use apple cider vinegar. Adding some healthy bacteria into your gut has been shown to improve health.
- I don't peel cucumbers, but I dice them finely making it easy for the blender.
- However, if you have a very mature cucumber, I advise you on peeling it because having some skin chunks can be disturbing especially for the kids, and will prevent them from appreciating this cucumber blueberry smoothie.
- Because this blueberry cucumber smoothie is perfect to support your immune system, cucumber is known to directly nourish your cells.
- It's high in vitamin C which is essential as it helps your immune system to protect your body from diseases.
- Cucumber and blueberries are high in antioxidants that are going to fight the free radicals that are responsible for various diseases.
- Blueberries are described as one of the most powerful functional food as they have anthocyanins which can fight cancer, diabetes, inflammation, protect the liver, the vision, improve brain, prevent heart diseases and many more…
- This blueberry smoothie is a healthy filling smoothie to curb your hunger. Healthy carbs from bananas and healthy fats & proteins from cashew nuts will help you stay full for some time.
- An easy ready to go for when you are running out of time or when you're too tired to cook.
- Did you do some tough and long body exercises? grab this blueberry smoothie for a quick recovery.
- If you're on a weight management diet? here, you have a cucumber smoothie that will be your ally.
I hope you'll love this healthy cucumber blueberry smoothie and make it part of your smoothie menu. Thank you for sharing and pinning this blueberry smoothie.
"Hardships come every day in many ways, all that matters is how you handle them".
My love to you, Githu.
Here are some more healthy smoothies
- Low carb & anti-inflammatory kale smoothie
- Zucchini oatmeal smoothie healthy breakfast
- Fresh peach smoothie
- Healthy strawberry smoothie recipe
- Weight loss avocado smoothie
- Healthy green smoothie with apples
- Healthy blueberry cucumber smoothie
- Blueberry detoxifying smoothie
- Anti-inflammatory banana smoothie
Healthy cucumber blueberry smoothie
Equipment
- High speed blender
Ingredients
Healthy blueberry cucumber smoothie
- ⅔ cup cashew nuts
- 2 cups cucumbers
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Dice the cucumbers without peeling them
- Bring all the ingredients in your blender and blend to a creamy running smoothie
- Enjoy immediately.
- Don't make this smoothie ahead or don't store it. It completely changes the color, texture, and taste thereafter.
- Thank you for rating and commenting, I do appreciate that.
Ell x
This looks and sounds delicious... wow, I must try! x
Githu
Hi Ell, thank you for coming over. I believe you'll love this recipe. looking forward to reading your review...
Renee
This looks healthy and delicious! Love it!
Githu
Hi Renne, thank you so much. I hope you'll give it a try one day. Blessings to you
Jhon William
wow, Great content! Super high-quality! Keep it up! 🙂
Githu
Jhon hi, wow, I am touched by your words, thank you so much. Be blessed.
Raksha
That smoothie sounds delicious and healthy. It looks beautiful too.
Githu
Raksha, thank you so much, I appreciate your presence here. Many blessings
Ting
that sounds very delicious but i don't like the taste of cucumber so i wonder if i can replace it with something else...
Githu
Hi Ting, you don't really feel the taste of cucumber. However, you can replace it with other veggies like spinach or zucchini... I hope you find a veggie that suits you well, looking forward to knowing which veggie you used...
Prakhar Kasera
I love blueberries, gonna try this scrumptious recipe for sure.
Githu
Prakhar, I am glad that you'll give this recipe a try. I hope you'll like it too. Thank you for being here, many blessings to you
Fransic verso
It looks so delicious and would love to try it. I wonder how a drink could taste with a cucumber is one of the ingredients because never done one before.
Githu
Hi Fransic, this smoothie is great and tastes awesome, you don't really feel the cucumber taste as all ingredients come together to create a creamy delicious smoothie. You need to give it a try and see if you'd like it. I appreciate your visit, blessings to you.
Maysz
Wow this is so yummy and very healthy smoothie can't wait to make this one for me I will save this post thanks for sharing.
Githu
Maysz, how are you? thank you for saving this post, and I am sure you will love this smoothie. my love to you.
aisasami
I have to try this as my allergies are off the charts right now due to the increase of pollen. Thanks for the recipe!
Githu
Aisasami, sorry to learn that you are struggling with allergies. I hope this smoothie will help you as it did for us. Another thing, try to fast for 2-3 days just taking smoothie or water fasting if you have ever done it before, then try to introduce food slowly leaving a day or 2 eating the same dish, I am pretty sure you'll get over it.
If you can't fast or eliminate the food (it's not that easy) make sure to take smoothies every day avoiding too much of nuts if possible. keep me posted, please.
Dominique
This looks great. Can you taste the cashews? I am not a fan -- what could I sub for them? Thanks!
Githu
Hi Dominique, glad to read from you. For the nuts, go with your choice, that will not denature the taste of this smoothie. Be blessed
Kelly Marie
I find my family is healthier when we drink smoothies too! I have never tried one with cucumbers. Thanks for the idea!
Githu
Hi Kelly, you are right, smoothie helps the body to heal fast than the solid food. I hope you'll let me know when you try your cucumber with blueberries smoothie... I am looking forward to reading from you.
Ty
I loveeeee smoothies ! I’ve suffered from environmental allergies all my life so I’ve got to absolutely give this recipe a try!!
Githu
Oh Ty, I know how allergies can really mess your life. I hope this salad will help you as it helped me and my kids... keep me posted please.
Amanda
I cannot wait to try this recipe! Looks delicious and I am already thinking about some other goodies to add.
Githu
Amanda, how is your day going on? sure customize this smoothie to your liking and let me know, I'd love to learn from you too... looking forward to reading from you
Nikhila
It looks so delicious. Plus it will look great on Instagram feed. So, double thanks for sharing this.
Githu
Nikhila, you made me laugh, thank you for sharing and for being here. I hope you'll try this smoothie soon...be blessed
Joanna
This smoothie looks so delicious! I like blueberries a lot, and they are so healthy!
Githu
Hi Joanna, how are you doing? yes, blueberries are very healthy and they make this smoothie look wonderful... I hope you'll try this smoothie one day... Thank you so much for stopping by, be blessed
Taylor
I never would have thought of a blueberry cucumber combination with cashew nuts and apple cider vinegar. I could already taste the smoothie by reading the recipe. Will be blending one shortly.
Githu
Hi Taylor, thank you for coming over. oh yeah, that's not common but you'll not even notice the vinegar... I hope you'll give me your review... Looking forward..
Jodi
It's very yummy. My concern is the calories in the recipe assuming it's one serving is well over 700 calories. 3 bananas? And 2/3 cup cashew? Is this a typo? Its obviously not for the whole day because it says serve immediately. Please help. Thanks!!
Githu
Hi Jodi, thank you for this. I make my smoothies for 3 people, so I'll check on that.
Andrea Romero
Me and my 12 year old tried this for the first time,and it was delicious. Made us full. I'm giving to her for the health benefits and to me to help me lose weight
Githu
Andrea, it's so good to read from you. I am happy that you love this smoothie, and especially for your daughter. I wish you success on your weight loss journey and keep me posted.