Dairy 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 mellow, floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh lemon juice and the gentle heat of real ginger. Baby spinach disappears completely into the blend, giving you that gorgeous green color without any grassy bitterness. Coconut water keeps everything light and refreshing while adding a subtle tropical note ā no dairy, no milk alternatives, nothing to swap or substitute. It's completely plant-based by nature, so there's no need to worry about hidden cream or yogurt sneaking in the way it might with store-bought smoothies. A quick 60 to 90 seconds on high and you've got a silky, vibrant glass that's as satisfying as it is easy to pull together.
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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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