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Cucumber-Basil Refresher
Drinksยท American

Cucumber-Basil Refresher

Garden-fresh cucumber and basil with lime, topped with sparkling water.

PaleoWhole30Low-CarbVeganGluten-Free
๐Ÿงบ You have 0/3 tracked ingredients โ€” missing Cucumber, Basil, Lime.
2Serves
5mPrep
0mCook
5mTotal
EasyLevel

Ingredients

Make
2
servings

Steps

  1. 1Add the liquid, citrus and herbs to the container first, then the fruit and ice.
  2. 2Blend on high for 30โ€“45 seconds until slushy and smooth.
  3. 3Pour into glasses and top with sparkling water if using.

Tips

  • ๐Ÿ’กUse frozen fruit instead of ice to keep it cold without watering it down.

Nutrition ยท 1 serving (~264 g)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories14
๐Ÿฅฉ Protein0.59g1% DV
๐Ÿž Carbs2.9g1% DV
๐Ÿฅ‘ Fat0.12g0% DV
๐ŸŒฟ Fiber0.44g2% DV
Sugar 1.3 gSodium 4.4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin K17mcg14%
Vitamin C4.7mg5%
Thiamin0.03mg3%
Vitamin B60.04mg2%
Riboflavin0.03mg2%
Folate7.8mcg2%
Vitamin A13mcg1%
Niacin0.13mg1%
Vitamin E0.07mg0%
Minerals
Copper0.04mg4%
Manganese0.08mg3%
Potassium129mg3%
Magnesium11mg3%
Phosphorus23mg2%
Iron0.27mg2%
Zinc0.15mg1%
Calcium17mg1%
Selenium0.26mcg0%

Estimated per serving โ€” for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

78/100
Grade A
Nutrient density30/35
Protein quality9/15
Fiber7/10
Healthy fats5/10
Bioactives10/15
Glycemic impact10/10
Bioactives
flavanolslutein

What's in it โ€” ingredient scores

This recipe scores 78 / A โ€” the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.

Cucumber
Cucumber
~150 g
Basil
Basil
~3 g
Lime
Lime
~15 g
๐Ÿง‚
ice
~240 g
๐Ÿง‚
sparkling water
~120 g