Boreal Cucumber, Green Apple and Cashew Smoothie with Dill
An original, creamy and refreshing smoothie that blends fresh cucumber, green apple, cashews, and an aromatic touch of dill and lime. Its profile is smooth, herbal, and lightly tangy, ideal for a light breakfast or an elegant snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g cucumber (pelado and diced)
- 140 g green apple (without core and diced)
- 40 g cashews (naturales, remojados 10 minutos and escurridos)
- 300 ml oat milk (cold)
- 20 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 g fresh dill (solo the leaves tiernas)
- 15 ml maple syrup (ajustar to taste)
- 80 g ice (optional, for textura more cold)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Soak the cashews in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain them well before using.
- 2
2. Peel the cucumber and cut it into cubes. Core the green apple and cut it into cubes as well.
- 3
3. In a blender, add the cucumber, green apple, drained cashews, oat milk, lime juice, fresh dill, maple syrup, ice, and fine salt.
- 4
4. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, until completely smooth, creamy, and chilled.
- 5
5. Taste the smoothie and adjust with a little more maple syrup or a few extra drops of lime if you want to balance sweetness and acidity.
- 6
6. Serve immediately in chilled glasses. If you prefer it extra refreshing, chill the glasses for 5 minutes in the refrigerator at 39 °F / 4 °C before serving.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, blend the cashews with the oat milk for 30 seconds first, then add the remaining ingredients.
Substitutions
You can substitute the oat milk with unsweetened coconut milk for a gluten-free version, and replace dill with fresh mint for a fresher, sweeter profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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