Tukmaria or basil seeds boost the nutritional value of this refreshing cucumber peach smoothie to make a delicious nutritious drink. Tukmaria is also often used as an aid to weight loss. Weightloss Basil Seeds Smoothie.
1/2cupgreen cucumbercut into small pieces (peel if not organic)
1sweet ripe peachpeeled
1 - 2datespitted (or 1 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup)
2 - 3mint leaves
Enough coconut milk to diluteI use the carton coconut milk that is suitable for tea, not the canned ones. Other non-dairy like oat or almond milk is also fine
1teaspoondry tukmariaor basil seeds (you may substitute with chia seeds)
Instructions
Cover the tukmaria with about 4 - 5 tablespoons water and allow them to soak.
Stir them a bit, then you can discard any seeds or dirt that remains floating at the top.
The seeds will soak up the water and swell with a jelly coating around them.
Blend all other ingredients together, except the tukmaria, until smooth.
Stir in the tukmaria (do not blend, leave them whole).