Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie)
This refreshing Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie) blends fresh nopal with cucumber, lime, and water for a light, tart Mexican smoothie that comes together in just 2 minutes.
Servings: 2 drinks
Ingredients
- ½ cup nopal (cactus paddle) cleaned, spines removed, and sliced
- 1/2 cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 cup water
- crushed ice optional
Instructions
- Add the nopal, cucumber, lime juice, water, and crushed ice, if using, to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Add additional water as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
Notes
- Meal-prep tip: I like to clean and slice fresh nopales, portion them into freezer bags, and freeze them for smoothies. You can blend the nopal straight from frozen.
- Consistency: For a thinner licuado, blend longer or add a little more water.
- Coconut water: You can replace the water with coconut water if you prefer.
- Sweeter smoothie: For natural sweetness, blend in frozen pineapple, mango, banana, or berries.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg