Made with delicious mango, hydrating cucumber and a pinch of hemp seeds, this mango cucumber smoothie is so creamy and delicious! Super easy to make as a vegetarian and gluten free breakfast smoothie, all you need is a blender to make this nutritious fruit smoothie for a fun treat.
Love all things mango? Do have a peek at my mango and pear smoothie for next time!
Do you add veggies to your smoothies? Just like my apple cucumber smoothie, this recipe adds in some cucumber as it's so hydrating (perfect for summer!) and has a lovely fresh flavor.
Making this mango cucumber smoothie is super simple, it really is just a case of throwing the ingredients into the blender and whizzing it up! We add a pinch of hemp for a little protein, and of course mango is just so fun and fruity!
If you love mango smoothies as much as I do, then check out my cherry mango smoothie, apple and mango smoothie, green apple smoothie and my mango blueberry smoothie without yogurt!
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Smooth and creamy. We use frozen mango chunks for that deliciously creamy taste and texture.
Hydrating. Cucumber has a high water content, making this cucumber mango smoothie perfect for a hot summer day!
Minimal ingredients. Just four main ingredients, and a bit of a blend to make your sweet treat.
🥭 Ingredients
All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.
Some notes on a few of them:
- Mango - I suggest to use frozen mango chunks as they will give you a delicious fruity, smooth and creamy smoothie.
- Cucumber - personally I like to peel my cucumber, but you can leave the peel on if you use an English cucumber or Persian cucumbers as they have thin soft skin.
- Hemp seeds - I suggest to use shelled hemp seeds as they are easier to blend.
📖 Swaps and variations
Swap frozen mango for fresh mango. If using fresh mango, I suggest to add in some ice to help get that thicker creamy smoothie texture we all love.
Swap hemp seeds for chia seeds. Both work well to add a little protein and fats!
Use coconut water instead of milk. If it works for you, coconut water will give a light refreshing taste. It is unclear whether coconut water is suitable for a low histamine diet, as it isn't on the SIGHI list.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Making this mango and cucumber smoothie couldn't be more simple, with just a few ingredients. All you need is a blender!
All the recipe instructions are set out in the card below, but these photos should help guide you.
Step 1: Add the ingredients to a blender
Pour in non-dairy milk of choice into your blender cup, then tip in the frozen mango, cucumber, hemp seeds and mint if using (image 1).
Step 2: Blend the cucumber mango smoothie!
Give the smoothie a good blend! Taste test, and adjust with more fruit to preference, or add some ice if you like (image 2).
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Using frozen mango will give the smoothie a more creamy texture. If you use fresh mango, I suggest to add some ice and perhaps reduce the amount of milk used by a touch.
- Peeling the cucumber is down to preference. Personally I prefer to peel them as it gives the smoothie a lighter taste, but if you're using English cucumber then it isn't necessary.
📋 Frequently asked questions
Yes, we use non-dairy milk in this smoothie rather than yogurt, making it suitable as a vegan mango smoothie and a low histamine smoothie recipe (use the type of milk that suits you best). Check out my alternatives to yogurt in smoothies post for more ideas!
You can always add a pinch of oats to the smoothie to make it more hearty, as I do in my mango breakfast smoothie recipe!
If you are using English cucumber or Persian cucumber there is no need to peel them as the skins are soft and edible. Other types of cucumber will need to be peeled for use in the smoothie.
Of course! A small handful of kale or other green that works for you will add even more vitamins!
This mango and cucumber smoothie is hydrating from the high water content of the cucumber (Healthline). As BBC Good Food describes in their overview of the benefits of mango, this fruit is a good source of protective antioxidants including gallotannins and mangiferin, as well as being a source of vitamins A and C.
🥤 More fun smoothies
Choose from so many smoothie recipes here, including my popular raspberry blueberry smoothie and blueberry smoothie without banana, as well as my delicious apple ginger juice, and these recent recipes:
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📖 Recipe
Mango Cucumber Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks
- ⅓ English cucumber peeled, diced
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon shelled hemp seeds
- mint leaves optional
- ice to preference
Instructions
- Pour the milk into the blender, and add the frozen mango, cucumber and hemp seeds.
- Blend the smoothie, adding ice to preference.
Notes
- It's down to preference whether you peel the cucumber or not. Personally I prefer to as it gives the smoothie a lighter flavor, and is easier for digestion.
- Using frozen mango chunks gives the smoothie a more creamy and thicker consistency. If using fresh mango, I suggest to add some ice.
- Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- mango, which scores 1 with a ? as a liberator. There is a note, 'to be debated. Is often well tolerated'. Only use if you know it works for you.
- non-dairy milk has variable scores.
Rachel Ward says
Hi- what milk do you use. Non dairy milks have intimidated me because I didn't know if the fact that they are boxed increased histamine? So confusing for me.
Thanks! Love your recipes!
Claire says
Hi Rachlel, it seems very individual to be honest as people seem to tolerate different ones. Some people also make their own oat milk etc so they know that it is fresh and not boxed. Best to work with a dietician to work out what works best for you. And thank you!!