Gut Friendly Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and genuinely delicious, this blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat once you realize how good it tastes alongside how good it makes you feel. Cucumber and ripe pear bring a naturally sweet, refreshing base, while fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that settles the stomach rather than aggravating it. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without turning the flavor bitter or grassy. Coconut water keeps everything light and hydrating instead of heavy, and a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole blend beautifully. The method matters here ā blending on high for a full 60 to 90 seconds ensures the fibrous bits break down completely, so the texture is silky smooth and easy on digestion. A touch of raw honey is entirely optional, letting you dial the sweetness up or down depending on how ripe your pears are. It comes together in minutes and is best poured and enjoyed right away while it's still cold and vibrant.
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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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