Brazil Nut Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and packed with natural sweetness, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you actually look forward to getting your greens in. The combination of crisp cucumber, ripe pear, and a bright hit of fresh ginger creates a flavor that feels refreshing and a little sophisticated ā nothing like the grassy, hard-to-finish smoothies you might be used to. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without overpowering the fruit, and coconut water keeps the whole thing light and naturally electrolyte-rich. A squeeze of lemon juice ties everything together and keeps the color a gorgeous, vibrant green. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely clean option ā every ingredient is straightforward, whole, and easy to verify at the store. Just blend, taste, adjust with a touch of honey or extra lemon if you like, and pour. It comes together in under two minutes and tastes like something you'd pay way too much for at a juice bar.
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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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