Cucumber Protein Drink

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
Calories:
182
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This drink is rich in protein and potassium, thanks to the cucumber.

If you don't have buttermilk, you can subsitute 5 oz. of mik with two tablespoons of low-fat plain yogurt.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie182 cal.(9 %)
Protein30 g(31 %)
Fat1 g(1 %)
Carbohydrates12 g(8 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.1 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.4 mg(3 %)
Vitamin K14.6 μg(24 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂1 mg(91 %)
Niacin7.6 mg(63 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate65 μg(22 %)
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg(22 %)
Biotin21.5 μg(48 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C23 mg(24 %)
Potassium838 mg(21 %)
Calcium255 mg(26 %)
Magnesium58 mg(19 %)
Iron2 mg(13 %)
Iodine26 μg(13 %)
Zinc1.2 mg(15 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.6 g
Uric acid12 mg
Cholesterol1 mg
Complete sugar12 g

Ingredients

for
1
Ingredients
½ bunch Basil
2 Tbsps Dill
4 ozs Cucumber
5 ozs cold Buttermilk
2 Tbsps Protein powder
salt
Black, freshly ground peppers
Dill (for garnish)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Cut 4 thin slices from the cucumber and set aside. Peel what remains of the cucumber and halve lengthwise. Coarsely chop the cucumber and place in a blender. 

2.

Add the herbs, buttermilk, and the protein powder to the blender and puree completely. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the cucumber mixture into a tall glass and garnish with the dill. If you'd like, place the cucumber slices on a wooden skewer. Garnish the drink with the cucumber skewer and serve. 

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