Blueberry-Cucumber Smoothie

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    Blueberry-Cucumber Smoothie

    Blueberry-Cucumber Smoothie

    Blended cucumbers thicken a lightly sweet smoothie for a low-cal breakfast or a refreshing afternoon snack.

    • 4Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 large garden cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks (2 cups)
    • 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
    • 1 cup frozen blueberries
    • 1-2 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
    • 1 Tbs. lemon juice

    Preparation

    Place all ingredients in blender, and blend until smooth.

    Nutrition Information

    • Calories: 102
    • Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
    • Cholesterol Content: 3 mg
    • Fat Content: 1 g
    • Fiber Content: 2 g
    • Protein Content: 4 g
    • Saturated Fat Content: 0.5 g
    • Sodium Content: 42 mg
    • Sugar Content: 19 g

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