Fish Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is a refreshing way to pack real produce into your day without any fuss. Ripe pear brings a gentle sweetness that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh lemon juice and the gentle heat of ginger, while baby spinach adds a gorgeous green color you'd expect from a juice bar. English cucumber keeps everything light and hydrating, and coconut water gives the whole blend a subtle tropical backbone that makes it feel a little more special than your average morning smoothie. The method is simple — liquid goes in first, greens and fruit next, then ice — so you get a silky, completely smooth result every single time. A small drizzle of raw honey is optional, but it's a nice touch if your pears aren't quite at peak ripeness. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and drink it right away for the best flavor and 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)
Can be omittedraw honey
- 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 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible leafy or fibrous bits.
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