Barley Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. Ripe pear brings a honeyed softness that balances the brightness of fresh lemon juice, while cucumber keeps everything light and refreshing. A tablespoon of fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to make the whole thing feel alive rather than flat. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without turning the flavor green ā the pear and coconut water keep it tasting fruity and clean. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a packaged mix. Just add everything to the blender, run it on high for about a minute and a half, and you've got two gorgeous glasses of something genuinely nourishing. It's an effortless way to start the morning or recharge in the afternoon.
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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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