78HealthScore
Drinks · American
Cucumber-Basil Refresher
Grade A⏱ 5 min🍽 2 servingsEasy
Garden-fresh cucumber and basil with lime, topped with sparkling water.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cucumber
- 6 basil leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
Method
- 1Add the liquid, citrus and herbs to the container first, then the fruit and ice.
- 2Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until slushy and smooth.
- 3Pour into glasses and top with sparkling water if using.
Nutrition
Per 1 serving (~264 g)
14
Calories
0.6g
Protein
2.9g
Carbs
0.1g
Fat
0.4g
Fiber
Why Cucumber-Basil Refresher scores 78
Nutrient density30
Protein quality9
Fiber content7
Healthy fats5
Bioactive compounds10
Glycemic impact10
Top nutrients
Vitamin K5.4Vitamin C2Copper1.7Manganese1.3Potassium1
Tips
- ·Use frozen fruit instead of ice to keep it cold without watering it down.
