Bright and early this morning, G was off to Sam’s Club to buy a couple of cases of water and a few household essentials we were running out of. As he headed for the door, he asked if I wanted anything from the store. “Zucchini, please. I am going to make bread.

Fast forward an hour or so later, I was helping him unload the groceries when he handed me two long green something in a flimsy clear bag, “Got you your zucchini.” I mumbled my thanks and proceeded to unwrap what I was expecting to be zucchini. They were CUCUMBERS! 😂 A for effort, you guys!Remember that line from a Rolling Stones song, You can’t always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes, well, you might find, you get what you need?.

Well, I threw the peeled cucumber slices in the blender along with freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar, and ice and whirled myself this cucumber lime smoothie. With it and a book I’ve wanted to read in tow, I lounged in our backyard patio the whole afternoon, just relaxing, reading, and taking glorious sips of this awesome refreshment.

That, my friends, sure beats being in the kitchen on a hot summer day baking bread. Definitely what I needed

• Use this recipe as a baseline. You can add more or less sugar, lime juice, or ice as you like. Just taste-test and tweak accordingly.
• Substitute honey, agave, or coconut sugar if you prefer a healthier sweetener.
• To get the most juice out of the limes, roll them on a flat surface a few times to soften.
  

  How to make ahead

  • This cucumber lime smoothie is best enjoyed freshly made as the melted ice will dilute the taste.
  • If you’d like to prep the drink ahead, shred the cucumber instead and combine with the lime juice and about 4 cups water in a pitcher. Refrigerate until well-chilled and serve over ice.

    Cucumber Lime Smoothie

    Looking for a delicious thirst-quencher? This Cucumber Lime Smoothie is easy to make, low-calorie, and great way to hydrate year-round.

    Ingredients

    • 4 cucumbers, peeled and cut into pieces
    • 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
    • 4 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 cups ice

      Instructions

      • In a blender, combine cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, and ice. Blend to desired consistency.
      • Pour into serving glasses and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

      Notes

      • Substitute honey, agave, or coconut sugar if you prefer a healthier sweetener.
      • To get the most juice out of the limes, roll them on a flat surface a few times to soften.
      • To prepare the drink ahead of time, shred the cucumber instead and combine with the lime juice and about 4 cups water in a pitcher. Refrigerate until well-chilled and serve over ice.
        

        Nutrition Information

        Calories: 90kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 443mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 250IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 0.7mg

        “This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”