Artificial Food Coloring Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
That vivid green color comes entirely from real food ā spinach, cucumber, and pear ā with absolutely zero dyes, syrups, or artificial anything in sight. It's the kind of smoothie that looks almost too pretty to drink, yet every sip is clean, bright, and genuinely refreshing. The English cucumber keeps things light and hydrating, while ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears bring a natural sweetness that means you barely need the optional honey at all. Fresh ginger adds a gentle, warming kick that balances the cool, green flavors beautifully. Coconut water pulls it all together with a subtle tropical note and a boost of natural electrolytes. A quick 60ā90 seconds in the blender and you're pouring two gorgeous, completely whole-food glasses ā no label-reading required.
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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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