Strawberry Cucumber Smoothie

This is not a cheeseburger.

This is not bacon. These are not peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes.

These are not doughnuts nor french fries.

Oooh how I wish these were all of those things.

Instead this is health. Its health that tastes good and makes our bodies feel like they can leap like superheros, with x-ray vision, and super strength.

Its ok that this smoothie doesnt taste like chocolate mostly ok.

I really love going out to eat. Sure thats an easy thing to say. But I LOVE it!

When you go out to eat theres French fries! Blue cheese in your salad! And bacon that you didnt have to cook yourself! Its absolute magic. Until the bill comes thats just real life.

When Im home not at a restaurant not eating French fries and bacon I drink a lot of smoothies.

Kale Spinach and Pear Smoothie. Peanut Butter Banana and Oat Milkshake. Super Citrus Smoothie.

Smoothies satisfy my desire to throw things in a blender and trick myself into thinking Im drinking a milkshake.

Good heavens. I have a problem.

I realize that this might seem like an odd combination of ingredients for a smoothie. It is. Its the cucumber. Weird, right!?

Believe it or not, cucumber thickens the smoothie! It also adds lots of hydration and potassium. Its a total secret weapon.

This smoothie has just a hint of sweetness and it doesnt take like a big bunch of vegetables. Strawberry sweet with creamy almond milk, and mellow mellow cucumbers.

Cucumbers add an interesting texture to the smoothie. Its slightly more slippery. Like we added a touch of gelatine to the smoothie. But! Its all natural and just the way that cucumbers work.

English cucumbers (hot house, that is) are the best for this smoothie. The skin is thin and can be blended smooth. Cucumbers with thicker skins should probably be peeled.

Deseed the cucumbers. Chop into big chunks. Blend with frozen strawberries and cold almond milk. Add a touch of raw honey. Its simple and delicious.

Strawberry Cucumber Smoothie

serves 2

inspired by VegeterianTimes

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a heaping 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries

1 cup cold almond milk

half an English (hot house) cucumber, deseeded and chopped into large chunks

1 to 2 tablespoons honey

a squeeze of lemon if youd like

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend! Add more almond milk as necessary, depending on your desired consistency. You can also enjoy the smoothie made with frozen blueberries or blackberries.