Cucumber Mint Zero-Carb Detox Water
Cucumber, mint, ice, and unflavored protein — ready in 5 minutes
This cucumber mint zero-carb detox water fills a bottle with sliced cucumber, fresh mint, ice, and water, then stirs in unflavored protein powder so each serving hits 22 g of protein with 0 g net carbs, like the fridge bottles. It is ready in about 5 minutes.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no fruit juice.
Why you’ll love this water
- 22g protein per serving
- 0g net carbs
- Cucumber and mint
- Ready in about 5 minutes
- Ice cold
- One bottle
Health notes
- Protein: Unflavored protein powder or collagen.
- Zero carb: Cucumber and mint. No fruit juice or sweetener.
- Sugar-free: No added sugar.
- Keto-friendly: Each serving stays at 0g net carbs if nothing sweet is added.
Key element — use unflavored protein
A flavored powder can add carbs. Use unflavored so the 0g number holds, like the bottles.
Ingredients
Water (makes about 4 servings)
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small bunch fresh mint
- Ice
- Water, to fill a large bottle or pitcher
- 4 scoops (about 88g) unflavored protein powder or collagen, divided
Swaps
- Fruit juice or a sweetener: Not in the 0g number.
- Flavored protein: Carbs may rise. Check the label.
- No protein: Protein drops to near zero. Calories drop.
- Extra mint: Flavor is stronger. Carbs stay the same.
Instructions
| 1 | Slice. Thinly slice the cucumber. Tear the mint leaves. |
| 2 | Fill. Add the cucumber and mint to a large bottle or pitcher. Fill with ice and water, like the fridge bottles. |
| 3 | Protein. Stir in 1 scoop of unflavored protein per serving (or the full amount for the batch). Shake or stir until dissolved. |
| 4 | Chill. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Serve cold. This batch makes about 4 servings. |
Pro tips
- Use unflavored protein. A flavored powder can add carbs.
- Fruit juice or a sweetener is not in these numbers.
- Shake well so the protein dissolves.
- Keep it cold. Ice melts and dilutes the flavor.
- Macros are per serving with one scoop of protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| Protein | 22g |
| Net carbohydrates | 0g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Sodium | 40mg |
Estimates based on cucumber, mint, water, ice, and one scoop of unflavored protein powder per serving. Fruit juice and a sweetener are not included.
Variations
No protein
Skip the powder. Protein drops to near zero. Calories drop.
Extra cucumber
Add more slices. Flavor is stronger. Carbs stay near zero.
Lemon
A few thin slices. Flavor is brighter.
Single serving
Make one glass with one scoop. Same macros.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 2 days | Cucumber softens over time |
| Best cold | Right away | Ice keeps it crisp |
| Freezer | Not ideal | It expands and the texture changes |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this cucumber mint water
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the carbs at 0g?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 0g number?
