Black Pepper Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is a refreshing way to pack real 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 tablespoon of fresh ginger brings a gentle warmth and zing that ties everything together without any heat from spices that might otherwise cause issues for sensitive palates. Coconut water keeps the base light and subtly tropical, while a squeeze of lemon juice lifts the whole thing with a little brightness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of black pepper and any pepper-derived spice, so there's no label-reading stress or hidden seasoning to worry about. A drizzle of raw honey is entirely optional, making it easy to dial the sweetness up or down to your liking. Blend it up, pour it into two glasses, and enjoy it immediately while it's still cold and vibrant.
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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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