Mango Cucumber Smoothie (Printable)

A vibrant blend of ripe mango, cool cucumber, and coconut water for a refreshing, healthy drink ready in minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 small banana, peeled

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup coconut water (or plain water)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Optional Additions

06 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - Place the diced mango, sliced cucumber, banana, coconut water, and fresh lime juice into a blender.
02 - If desired, add honey or agave syrup for sweetness and ice cubes for a chilled consistency.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or lime juice as needed to suit your preference.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for the freshest flavor and best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes exactly five minutes from cutting board to glass, which means you have zero excuse to skip something healthy.
  • The cucumber adds a crisp, almost watery lightness that makes this feel more like a spa drink than a heavy fruit smoothie.
02 -
  • Frozen mango or banana will give you a much thicker, milkshake like texture, so freeze ahead if that is what you crave.
  • Coconut water brands vary wildly in sweetness, so always taste yours first before deciding whether to add honey.
03 -
  • Chill your coconut water and fruit in the fridge overnight before blending because starting cold means you need less ice and get more flavor.
  • A tiny pinch of salt blended in at the end makes the mango taste exponentially sweeter without adding any sugar at all.