BHA & BHT Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
So many packaged smoothies and drink mixes rely on synthetic preservatives to extend their shelf life, which makes a truly clean blended drink harder to find than it should be. This one is built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients ā cucumber, ripe pear, baby spinach, ginger, coconut water, and a squeeze of lemon ā so there's nothing hidden in the lineup. The result is a bright, cooling green smoothie that tastes like it came from a juice bar, with a gentle zing from the ginger and a natural sweetness from the pear that makes it feel almost indulgent. Cucumber keeps things light and hydrating, while the spinach blends in so smoothly you'd never know it was there. A splash of coconut water gives it a slightly tropical base that ties everything together without overpowering the fresh flavors. It comes together in under two minutes of blending, and the payoff is a gorgeous, vibrant glass you can feel genuinely good about drinking.
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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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