This Strawberry Banana Smoothie tastes like a Panera Smoothie! This recipe is perfect for those chaotic mornings when you need something quick and portable for “on-the-go” breakfast. Rather than skip breakfast, grab a couple of yummy breakfast cookies, or better yet, whip up a smoothie like this Panera Copycat.
Smoothies are a great way to get your daily servings of fruits and veggies while also being a busy bee. From leaving for work extra early to prepare for that presentation, to dropping the kids off at school, to hitting up the gym at 5 am before you tackle your day, let’s face it, sitting down and enjoying breakfast just isn’t realistic. But when you do have time, this recipe can be enjoyed when you can mindfully savor every lick, sip, and slurp.
How To Make a Panera Bread Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Making your very own Panera Strawberry Banana Smoothie at home is easy! Let’s start with the ingredients.
Fruit: Strawberries & Bananas
For this recipe, I chose frozen strawberries and bananas. You could also use strawberry puree, or fresh strawberries and bananas in this recipe. I prefer to use frozen fruit so I do not need any ice.
Make this a Panera Strawberry Smoothie by omitting the bananas or a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie by omitting the strawberries and adding a spoonful of peanut butter! Note, that the nutrition facts for your smoothie will change depending on what fruits and ingredients you use.
Liquid: Milk of Choice
My milk of choice is soy milk for its flavor and nutritional value. You could use almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or cow’s milk in this fruit smoothie recipe.
Sweetness: Dates
This sticky & sweet dried fruit is my go-to sweet addition to my smoothies. At times, I might even use date syrup. Some other sweet choices include maple syrup, honey, or (my gosh) refined sugar. My sweetener choice is based on the flavor profile of the smoothie but also my mood!
Example: I might use maple syrup in a banana oatmeal smoothie to give it an extra “breakfasty” taste.
Fat: Nut Butter or Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
Fat is essential for my creamy smoothies. Have you ever made a smoothie and it was all foam?! I have, and there is nothing I despise more (being a little dramatic here but it really is disappointing).
There are a few explanations for the foam (which I will definitely be diving into in a future blog post) but I stick to one rule to prevent foam and ensure creaminess, always add fat. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and is often the culprit of foaminess. Insoluble fiber can be found in many fruits and vegetables that we put in our smoothies.
Adding fat is one of my best tips to prevent the fiber from foaming up! But really, I also love the taste and satiation the added fat brings!
Some other fats that are excellent in a healthy smoothie include:
Whole milk, which also functions as a liquid
Avocado, which is especially delicious when combined with blueberries
Full-fat plain Greek yogurt
Nuts and/or seed butter. One of my favorite nut/seed butter to use is Almond. I just love the taste of almond butter in a smoothie, especially when paired with almond extract. It is the perfect subtle flavor that has the taster going, hmmmmm yummy, that’s so good, what is that flavor I am tasting?!
Other add-ins: Protein Powder or Collagen Powder
I like to add protein powder to most of my smoothies. The added protein keeps me satisfied and helps me meet my protein needs for the day! One of my favorite delicious breakfast hacks is to include at least 30g of protein in my healthy breakfast meal!
To help me keep track of my protein I use the food diary also known as MyFitnessPal exercise tracker (in my opinion the best macro tracking app). It helps me stay on top of the grams of protein I am consuming throughout the week. Plus, it’s free!
Instructions
All all of your measured ingredients to a blender. Now blend those ingredients! Give your smoothie a taste and adjust to your preferences before serving. Here are some examples of adjustments you could make.
Too thick? Add more soy milk.
Too thin? Add more yogurt or ice.
Not sweet enough? Add more dates or other sweetener of choice.
Leftovers
If you have any leftover smoothie you can pop it in the fridge for a snack for later. However, I prefer my smoothies fresh. Because they are super quick to make I don’t usually make smoothies in advance.
You could also freeze leftover smoothies in ice cube trays. Then add these cubes to a blender with milk and fresh fruit for future smoothies!
3Medjool pitted dates If not pitted, remove the pit in advance
2cupUnsweetened Soy Milk
½cupFull-fat plain Greek Yogurt
½cupunflavored protein powder
Instructions
Add all ingredients together in a blender frozen fruit first. Blend until smooth.
Notes
Tip: If you like your smoothie thinner add more soy milk 1 TBSP at a time until your desired consistency. Nutrition facts will vary based in ingredients used (i.e. protein powders, yogurt, milk etc).
This Delightful and Easy Watermelon Strawberry Margarita recipe is perfect for sipping on a warm summer day or for entertaining! I personally love this one while I am at the beach. Sometimes I include the triple sec and tequila, but often I just enjoy this as a hydrating mocktail!
Why You Will Love Making This Easy Strawberry Watermelon Margarita
This recipe is super easy to make. You don’t need too many ingredients and, it’s ready in a flash. Make it extra fancy with a salt or sugar-coated rim, or don’t. This margarita is fantastic garnished with just a lime wedge.
Ingredients
Watermelon: I like to use fresh watermelon from the farmer’s market.Option to use frozen watermelon.
Optional: ice, agave, or simple syrup, margarita salt or rimming sugar.
Step By Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Glasses:
If desired, rim the glasses with salt or sugar. To do this, rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into a plate of salt or sugar.
2. Blend the Ingredients:
In a blender, combine the watermelon chunks, frozen strawberries, lime and orange juices, tequila, and triple sec.
Blend the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding some agave syrup or simple syrup.
3. Fill the Glasses:
Fill the glasses with ice cubes.
4. Pour and Garnish:
Pour the watermelon-strawberry margarita mixture into the glasses.
Garnish with lime slices and additional strawberries if desired.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Homemade Watermelon Strawberry Margaritas!
Experiment with Your Margaritas!
In my opinion, this drink does not need added sugar. The strawberries have enough sweetness naturally and the Cointreau is also pretty sweet. The Frozen Strawberry Margarita ingredients provide the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness to balance this Marg.
Nevertheless, if you prefer a tad more sugar in your cocktail (everyone’s flavor preferences are different), add it! I recommend adding simple syrup, agave nectar, or perhaps honey to taste. These added sugars will blend and pair well with this frozen drink.
Strawberry Margarita Tip!
When freezing your strawberries, place them on a baking sheet to prevent them from clumping!
Sharper Nutrition Fix: Tequila
Did you know, that tequila might be one of the “healthiest” liquors in your kitchen? If you can even call liquor healthy.
Here are some facts:
Tequila has the least amount of calories of all the boozes at ~103 kcal per 1.5 oz
Tequila is an indigestible carbohydrate meaning you don’t digest those carbs aka fewer calories.
Alcohol in Moderation (or as otherwise recommended by your healthcare provider)
Wait, what? All those diseases?! Weight gain?! “Sarah, why are you posting alcoholic beverages on your nutrition blog!?”
In short, I enjoy moderate amounts of alcohol. This a glass of wine or a super sour Belgian Saison are just a few other beverages I enjoy savoring. The key here is moderation. Alcohol can be enjoyed in moderation if you so choose. The keyword here is MODERATION. Okay, I’ve said this 3 times now; moderation. Keep in mind, that alcohol is basically, if not literally, a poison for our bodies.
2ozorange juice Not from concentrate, Or use water
1/8tspsalt
Optional: ice, agave, or simple syrup, margarita salt or rimming sugar.
Instructions
Prepare the Glasses
If desired, rim the glasses with salt or sugar. To do this, rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into a plate of salt or sugar.
Blend the Ingredients:
In a blender, combine the watermelon chunks, frozen strawberries, lime and orange juices, tequila, and triple sec.
Blend the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding some agave syrup or simple syrup.
Fill the Glasses:
Fill the glasses with ice cubes.
Pour and Garnish:
Pour the watermelon-strawberry margarita mixture into the glasses.
Garnish with lime slices and additional strawberries if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Homemade Watermelon Strawberry Margaritas!
Notes
To created a Salted Rim:Before pouring your drink, use a lime to wet the rim of your glass. Then place your glass upside down on a plate layered with sea salt
Pumpkin Smoothie Made Even Better with Roasted Chestnuts!
October is full of falling leaves, cozy sweaters, and fallen chestnuts! Now add those roasted chestnuts to a pumpkin smoothie and you have the ultimate fall smoothie.
I am in love with this new Pumpkin Chestnut Smoothie recipe. Rocket City Chestnuts gave me a bunch of their Chestnuts and I am having a blast experimenting with chestnuts in some of my favorite recipes. I just had to share!
This Pumpkin Smoothie with Chestnuts is a spin-off of my Pumpkin Chestnut Soup. Pumpkin and chestnut flavors go so well together in so many dishes. In this smoothie, I bring the flavors of fall alive with cinnamon, dates, pumpkin, and chestnuts. Now, let’s dive into the ingredients!
The Star Ingredients
Chestnuts: These chestnuts came straight from a local Huntsville Small Business, Rocket City Chestnuts! They are a family-run orchard offering already-picked fresh local chestnuts. I roasted and shelled my chestnuts, and even snacked on a few before they hit the blender!
Pumpkin: Around this time of year, I love adding pumpkin to smoothies. It’s festive and makes for a healthy pumpkin smoothie.
Option to use homemade pumpkin however, I use leftover pumpkin puree. I like to use the canned pumpkin puree leftovers to make pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, pumpkin pie, or even a pumpkin spice latte! You can also freeze pumpkin puree.
Banana: I always have bananas on hand. Usually, they are very ripe, kept frozen, and already cut. Frozen banana is my go-to fruit addition to any pumpkin smoothie.
Other Pumpkin Smoothie with Chestnut Ingredients
MCT Powder: I love adding MCT powder to smoothies. MCT Powder is a creamy ingredient but has lots of nutritional benefits. I talk more about this ingredient in the Sharper Nutrition Fix section of this post, so keep scrolling down!
Dates: I almost always add a touch of sweetness to a smoothie and I love using dates. The flavor can’t be beat, especially in a smoothie like this. Even though the smoothie is cold, the pumpkin, chestnuts, and banana paired with dates make you feel warm and cozy.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon is another example of a “cozy” ingredient. Cinnamon + pumpkin = cozy! This is a must in this recipe.
Soy Milk: I use soy milk because it has 8 grams of protein per 1 cup. You can use any milk for your smoothie, like almond milk.
Yogurt (or Ice): Use plain Greek yogurt, vanilla Greek yogurt, another type of vanilla yogurt, or dairy-free yogurt to make your smoothie extra thick. Ice works as well.
Smoothie tip: You can also freeze soy milk or another milk in an ice cube tray. Add those frozen milk cubes to thicken up the smoothie.
Optional Ingredients: Maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, peanut butter, or even pumpkin seeds.
The Smoothie Blueprint
How to make a pumpkin Smoothie
Just like with my other smoothies and breakfast smoothies, I follow this Fruit Shake Blueprint. A fruit base, liquid, sweetness, fat, and “additional”. The lovely pumpkin and chestnuts count as both the fruit and the “additional” ingredient!
I love this smoothie recipe because it is so different from my usual smoothie concoctions but just as delicious.
Sharper Nutrition Fix: MCT Powder, a secret ingredient?!
What is MCT powder?
MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides. MCT powder is most commonly extracted from coconut oil. I use nutiva organic MCT powder.
About 4 years ago, I discovered how wonderful MCT powder was in my morning coffee. It is plant-based, creamy, and not at all overwhelmingly coconutty. I originally started using MCT powder in my coffee because it is shelf-stable. I needed a creamer Finally, I found MCT powder! The taste is simple, not too flavorful, just the right amount of creaminess, and I love it. Bonus! Specifically for my plant-based peeps, This recipe (including MCT) is 100% plant-based
After discovering this MCT creamer, I have added it to many smoothies, chia pudding, and oatmeal recipes. And did you know?! Based on current research, possible benefits of MCT powder include but are not limited to;
A great energy source, fuel for the day!
It may help optimize the growth of good gut bacteria
It may play a role in weight management, and heart disease prevention
Seizure control
May aid with digestive issues
As usual in science and research, more research is needed. Check out these articles on WebMD and FCER.org if you want to learn more.
If you're using raw chestnuts, you'll need to roast or boil them and then peel them before using in the smoothie. Alternatively, you can use store-bought pre-cooked and peeled chestnuts.
Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
If it's too thick, you can add more soy milk in small increments until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness and spice level by adding more honey or spices if needed. Enjoy!
Date Caramel with Almond Butter is sweet, rich, decadent, and tastes like caramel. But the best part is this caramel consists of natural date sugars. Not only is this easy date caramel gluten-free, but it has no butter, no cream, just dates, vanilla, and a little almond butter.
Why I Made This Sauce
To all the delicious smoothies I’ve had with some sort of date caramel rim or garnish, I have started to make my own! This recipe is simple, easy, and it’s fast to make.
I love using this easy date caramel to enhance my smoothies but it is also delicious as a caramel for apples, oatmeal, yogurt, cookies, brownies, or ice cream. I also like to use a spoonful in my smoothies for a little extra sweetness.
Ingredients in Date Caramel Sauce
1 cup pitted Dates
¼ cup Almond Butter
¼ cup hot water or almond milk
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
¼ tsp Kosher Salt
How to Make Date Caramel Sauce
Prepare the Dates
Remove any pits from dates if not already pitted.
Soak The Dates
Place the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl.
Pour the hot water over the dates to soften them. (I like to use boiling water).
Let the dates soak in the hot water for 15-20 minutes. This step will make the dates easier to blend into a smooth caramel.
Blend the ingredients
After soaking the dates, transfer them along with the soaking water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add nut butter, a teaspoon of vanilla, and kosher salt to the high-speed blender.
Blend at a low speed and gradually increase to a high speed.
Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender.
Adjust the Consistency
If the date caramel is too thick, you can add more hot water 1 tablespoon at a time.
Date Caramel Versatility
Date caramel is a versatile recipe. You can use water to thin the sauce, hot almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or coconut cream. You can add almond butter, peanut butter, maple syrup, even chocolate!
FAQ (Ask A Dietitian!)
Which type of dates tastes like caramel?
Medjool dates taste like caramel. They are sweet, rich, soft, and chewy.
Are dates good for health?
Dates are a good source of essential nutrients like potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fiber. They are naturally sweet making them an excellent substitute for refined sugar in recipes and snacks. Dates are used in smoothies, baked goods, and other dishes.
Place the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl.Pour the hot water over the dates to soften them.Let the dates soak in the hot water for 15-20 minutes. This will make them easier to blend into a smooth caramel.
Blend the ingredients
After soaking the dates, transfer them along with the soaking water to a high-speed blender, then add the remaining ingredients to the high-speed blender. Blend at a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender.
Adjust the Consistency
If the date caramel is too thick, you can add more hot water 1 tbsp at a time.
Tired of spending $10 or more on a green smoothie from your local café or juice spot? Same, that is why I make my own Green Smoothies!
Elevate your smoothie game with the power of healthy greens for smoothies, infusing your blends with a burst of flavor, color, and unparalleled nutritional benefits.
I love to use a variety of greens in my green smoothie creations. I have my favorite combinations of flavors however, the beauty about making your own smoothies at home, you can customize them to your flavor preferences!
Why I Make Green Smoothies
I would be lying if I said I had no problem eating enough greens all the time. Green smoothies are a wonderful way to get a quick and easy jolt of nutrition, especially on days when sitting down and taking the time to prep and eat a healthy meal seems unfathomable.
Moreover, I LOVE the taste of green smoothies. I make my green smoothies with the perfect balance of earthy greens, sweet flavors, and a tart, lip-puckering punch.
I’ve always loved vegetable juices. When I was a kid, I would order Virgin Bloody Mary’s when we would go out to breakfast. What can I say, I love my veggies!
11 Healthy Greens For Smoothies
From leafy greens to fresh herbs to other green veggies, healthy greens in smoothies are just one way you can bump up your daily nutrition! Here are my recommendations for healthy “greens” you can add to smoothies. When I think, “What are some healthy greens for smoothies?”, I think of these greens, herbs, and veggies!
Leafy Greens
Spinach or Baby Spinach
Spinach is probably one of the easiest green leafy vegetables to add, Why? Because most grocery stores sell frozen spinach, my preferred way is to add some spinach to a smoothie.
But, if you have some beautiful fresh spinach you picked up from the farmers market or better yet grew in your backyard, fresh spinach is also super delicious.
01. Kale or Baby Kale
Another great option for a healthy green is kale. Kale is a good source of plant-based calcium and Vitamin K. Choose baby kale for more of a mild taste.
02. Lettuce greens (romaine, butter, and green leaf lettuce)
For when you have leftover lettuce you don’t want to go bad or you just have a lot of lettuce in your produce drawer, or if you just like lettuce!
03. Microgreens
Microgreens have a delicate flavor and are often seen as a colorful garnish to dishes like avocado toast, and grain bowls, and served in sandwiches. You can also use up your microgreens in a green smoothie.
Easy to grow in pots, mint is an excellent green for smoothies and most beverages from refreshing waters to cocktails and mocktails.
05. Parsley
Loaded with Vitamins A, C, and K, parsley is another herb you can add to your green smoothie ingredient repertoire.
06. Basil
Think Strawberry Basil cooler, but in a smoothie. Try the combination of frozen strawberries, a bit of basil, and some coconut milk. Looking for more green? Add some frozen spinach to the mix!
07. Lemon Balm
One of my favorite plants to grow and drink in teas, lemon balm has many medicinal properties.
Known for its delightful lemon aroma, lemon balm may assist in combatting anxiety and enhancing mood while supporting focus and sleep.
Other Veggies and Green Ingredients
08. Celery and Celery Tops
Got celery tops? I enjoy freezing them alongside leftover onion peels and ends to make a delicious vegetable stock. However, you could also use those bits in your green smoothies!
09. Cucumber
Cucumbers might not be a leafy green but hey, most cucumbers are green, right? So, I am including cucumbers on this list.
Plus, cucumbers are my favorite addition to a green smoothie. Cucumbers are mild in flavor and blend beautifully. Additionally, they make for a super hydrating and refreshing smoothie.
10. Matcha Powder
I love adding matcha powder to strawberry smoothies. Using Macha powder was my very first introduction to a green smoothie. I make a copycat Matcha Man smoothie from Smoothie King’s old menu. The combination of strawberries, soy milk, matcha, and dates makes for a delicious breakfast smoothie.
11. Other Greens
Some other leafy green vegetables you could add to your smoothie recipes that I don’t talk about include, beet greens, bok choy, swiss chard, dandelion greens, and collard greens.
Other Ingredients In Green Smoothies
My favorite combination of flavors for a green smoothie recipe is in my Green Juice Smoothie. However, get creative! Explore your tastes for your ultimate green smoothie experience! Try these fruits, veggies, sweeteners, milks, and additional add-ins.
Banana
Mango
Apples or apple cider/juice (Remember, if you don’t like the taste of the apple, you probably won’t like the taste of it in your smoothie)
Pineapple or pineapple juice
Tart Cherries or cherry juice
Citrus and Citrus Juice (lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange)
Shredded Carrots
Shredded beets
Ginger
Dates
Honey or Maple Syrup
Nut butter
Protein Powder
Cacao
Maca Powder
MCT powder (p.s. this also works as a shelf stable coffee creamer!)
Flax Meal
Yogurt or coconut yogurt
Milk (cow milk, nut milk, oat milk, coconut milk)
FAQ (Ask a Dietitian!)
What are the health benefits of green smoothies?
The nutritional advantages of smoothies can vary based on the types of greens and other ingredients incorporated.
Usually, green smoothies will have many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and even protein to add to your daily nutrition needs.
Why add greens to smoothies?
Adding greens to smoothies is a matter of personal preference. Some people consider adding greens for the nutritional benefits, whereas others want a healthy breakfast to kick start the day, or even a healthy snack to keep you going through the after-lunch slump.
I enjoy greens in smoothies for the above reasons and more! I enjoy the hydration greens smoothies provide, and they also add variety to my smoothie-making.
Most of the fruit smoothies I make are creamy. I use milk, banana, Greek yogurt, nut butter, and MCT powder to achieve a creamy consistency. Whereas, when I make smoothies with greens, I keep them light and refreshing using citrus juice, apple juice, or water as my liquid base.
What is the healthiest liquid to put in a smoothie?
Defining what constitutes a “healthy” diet and understanding nutrition revolve around individualized nutrition and health goals. So, in my opinion, as a registered dietitian nutritionist, there is no “healthiest” liquid to put into a smoothie.
However, below I provided a list of “healthy” liquids you might consider adding to your smoothie.
Water
Cows milk
Coconut milk or coconut water
Nut Milk
Oat Milk
100% Fruit and Vegetable Juices
Tea & Coffee
Bottom Line
Hopefully, this article gets you thinking about different ways to add greens to your diet, or even a bit more about nutrition. And, if green smoothies aren’t your thing, that’s okay!
I’ll conclude with this question, just some food for thought;
What are some of your favorite ways to eat some greens!?
Recipes and Articles
If you enjoy smoothies, check out some of my smoothie recipes!
Did you grow some epic lemon cucumbers this year and find you have an excess amount? Or perhaps you picked up some lemon cucumbers from the farmers market and are now scratching your head about what to do with them.
Lemon cucumbers make excellent additions to salads, salsas, or sliced over sandwiches. But before I dive into 8 ways to use up your excess lemon cucumbers this summer, let’s cover some frequently asked questions!
FAQ (Ask a Dietitian!)
What is lemon cucumber good for?
Lemon cucumbers are amazing in salads, sandwiches, as a dipper, or pickled.
Can you eat raw lemon cucumbers?
Yes, you can eat raw lemon cucumbers. I actually prefer to eat lemon cucumbers raw. That being said, you can also eat lemon cucumbers dehydrated, grilled, or roasted.
Are lemon cucumbers burpless?
Lemon cucumbers are burpless, meaning they are non-bitter and contain very little cucurbitacin. Cucurbitacin is the compound that causes bitterness in cucumbers.
8 Easy Lemon Cucumber Recipe Ideas
Now, here are some cucumber recipe ideas that you can use with your next batch of lemon cucumbers.
Lemon Cucumber Salad
Maybe one of the easiest methods of using lemon cucumbers is in a simple salad. Just chop up your lemon cucumbers, add 1, 2, or 3 additional veggies, fruit, or herbs, then dress it up with an easy lemon vinaigrette made with lemon juice and olive oil. Champagne vinegar or any other wine vinegar also makes for an excellent vinaigrette. Check out how I use lemon cucumbers in this recipe, Easy Lemon Cucumber Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.
Lemon Cucumber Salsa
Use lemon cucumbers like pepper or other cucumber varietal and add it to your salsa and pico de gallos. I love to take some sungold cherry tomatoes from my garden, chop them, and mix them into my lemon cucumber pico de gallo. The colors are like sunshine.
Chopped Lemon Cucumbers in a Grain Bowl
When making a nutritious grain bowl, simply include some chopped lemon cucumbers. I might further spice it up with a little red chili flakes. Check out how you can use lemon cucumbers in this Greens and Ancient Grains Bowl.
Sliced in a Sandwich
Lemon cucumbers are the perfect size to add to a sandwich. Slice the lemon cucumbers in thick rounds and add them to your sandwich. They add a wonderful cucumber crunch. Try a combination of flavors like seeded whole wheat bread, with a spread of pesto, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, and oven-roasted turkey breast or baked tofu.
Have a killer glaze or sauce when cool would taste fantastic drizzled over sliced cucumbers? Use that with some lemon cucumbers like this Garlic Sweet Soy Glaze Recipe. Further elevate this simple side with fresh herbs like mint, basil leaves, or cilantro.
Pickles
Lemon cucumbers taste amazing in pickle recipes. I love to use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar with my cucumber slices when making pickles. You can easily make quick pickles with water, vinegar, and salt.
Dehydrated into “chips”
Lemon cucumber chips are innovative, fun, and a healthier alternative to potato chips. However, I do enjoy a little of both, the refreshing cucumber chip alongside a salty and crunchy potato chip with a little cool ranch dip!
Lemon cucumber versatility and ability to enhance both taste and aesthetics of recipes make lemon cucumbers an exciting ingredient to explore across a wide range of culinary creations.
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