Cucumber Salad Smoothie with Nutrasumma Vanilla Fermented Pea Protein
Recently, a simple cucumber salad has taken the world by storm, going so viral that even Iceland ran out of cucumbers across the entire island!
Inspired by this trend, we’ve decided to create a more convenient and nutritious version. Today, we’re excited to share our delicious cucumber salad smoothie, enhanced with Nutrasumma Vanilla Fermented Pea Protein.
This smoothie offers all the refreshing flavors you love, while boosting your protein intake and supporting gut health, making it the perfect snack or light meal!
Ingredients:
1 medium cucumber
1 scoop of Nutrasumma Fermented Pea Protein
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (rich in probiotics)
1/2 cup water or coconut water (for hydration)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (for detoxifying properties)
1/2 lemon, juiced (adds a refreshing tang and boosts vitamin C)
A pinch of salt and pepper, for more layers of taste
Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions:
Chop the cucumber into small pieces.
In a blender, combine cucumber, yogurt, pea protein powder, water or coconut water, parsley and lemon juice.
Blend until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
If desired, add olive oil for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
Blend again with ice cubes to your preferred consistency.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Nutritional Benefits:
Cucumber is hydrating, low in calories, and rich in antioxidants.
Greek yogurt provides probiotics, protein, and calcium.
