Cucumber Lime Slush
This icy treat is low in calories and provides you with a quick boost of energy when you feel tired because it contains B-complex vitamins and carbohydrates. And it helps flush toxins too!
Preparation Time:
- 10 Minutes
Total Time:
- 10 Minutes
Yield:
- 4 Servings
- 8 medium cucumber
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 cups shaved or crushed ice
- sugar substitute, to taste
- Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Cut into small pieces.
- Place cucumbers, lime and sweetener in a blender; pulse 4 times. Add shaved ice and process until smooth.
- Pour in glasses and garnish with cucumber slices if desired.
- Serve and enjoy.
- Food Exchange: 1 Vegetable
- Glycemic Index: Low
- Nutrition Profile:
- Diabetes Appropriate
- Low Calorie, Low Fat
- Low Cholesterol, Heart Friendly
- Healthy Weight, Gluten Free
| Energy | 41.3 Calories |
| Total Fat Saturated Fat Polyunsaturated Fat Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g 0.0 g 0.0 g 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Sodium | 6.4 mg |
| Potassium | 433.8 mg |
| Total carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars | 8.2 g 2.2 g 4.5 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g |