Cucumber Mango Green Smoothie
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Recipe type: Drinks
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Serves: 1 large smoothie
 
Ingredients
  • 1 c unsweetened plant milk (I like unsweetened vanilla rice milk)
  • 1 c spinach
  • ½ cucumber (~3/4 c)
  • 1 frozen mango (~3/4 c)
  • 1 small frozen banana
  • 1 lemon, peeled and seeded
  • 1 Tbsp shelled hemp or chia seeds
  • handful of ice, optional
  • fresh mint leaves, optional
Instructions
  1. If not using a high speed blender, peel cucumber and chop spinach, cucumber, mango, banana, and lemon.
  2. Combine all ingredients in blender.
  3. Blend on high until completely smooth.
  4. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
If you use an organic cucumber in this smoothie, you don't have to peel it! For a more filling smoothie, try adding ¼ cup of oats or a scoop of unflavored protein powder.
Recipe by Hell Yeah It's Vegan! at http://hellyeahitsvegan.com/cucumber-mango-green-smoothie/