Carrageenan 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 knob of fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to make it feel like more than just a basic green smoothie. For anyone avoiding carrageenan, store-bought smoothies and bottled green drinks can be a minefield ā that thickening additive hides in more packaged beverages than you'd expect. This one is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, coconut water, and a handful of clean pantry staples, so there's nothing to second-guess. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is. Baby spinach blends in seamlessly here, giving you that gorgeous green color without any grassy bitterness. Blending on high for a full 60 to 90 seconds ensures the texture is completely silky ā no fibrous bits, no chunks, just a smooth and drinkable result. Serve it immediately for the best flavor and the most vibrant color.
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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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