Citric Acid Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Most green smoothies lean heavily on citrus to carry the flavor, but this one takes a gentler, more refreshing approach. Cool cucumber and ripe pear do the heavy lifting here, creating a naturally sweet, hydrating base that doesn't need much help. Fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth and zing that makes every sip feel alive without overwhelming the other flavors. Baby spinach blends in seamlessly, giving you that gorgeous green color and a nutritional boost you can barely taste. Coconut water keeps everything light and drinkable, and just a small touch of raw honey rounds it out if you want a little extra sweetness. The single tablespoon of lemon juice is easy to adjust or reduce further depending on your personal sensitivity, giving you real control over what goes into your glass. Blend it up in under two minutes and you have something that genuinely tastes like a treat while checking every box you need it to.
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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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