Alpha Gal Friendly Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is a refreshing way to pack serious nutrition into a single glass. The combination of crisp cucumber, ripe pear, and fresh baby spinach creates a beautifully green smoothie that tastes far more indulgent than it looks. A knob of fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to keep every sip interesting, while coconut water and lemon juice bring brightness and a light tropical undertone. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, smoothies can be a minefield when store-bought versions sneak in mammalian-derived additives or dairy-based protein powders ā this one sidesteps all of that with a clean, plant-forward ingredient list. Every component here is fruit, vegetable, or plant-based liquid, so you can blend with total confidence. The optional raw honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your liking, and the whole thing comes together in under two minutes of blending. It's the kind of drink that makes a genuinely healthy habit feel like a treat.
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2 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 10 oz), roughly chopped
- 2 ripe bartlett or anjou pears, cored and roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Add the coconut water and lemon juice to the blender first, followed by the spinach, cucumber, pear, and ginger.
- 2
Add the ice and honey, if using. Blend on high speed for 60ā90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible leafy or fibrous bits.
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