Honey Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
This blended drink is cool, refreshing, and surprisingly satisfying — the kind of green smoothie that actually tastes good rather than just looking virtuous. Ripe pear brings natural sweetness that carries the whole glass, so you genuinely don't need any added sweetener to make it work. Fresh ginger adds a bright, slightly spicy kick that plays beautifully against the mild cucumber and earthy spinach, while coconut water keeps everything light and hydrating instead of thick and heavy. The lemon juice ties it all together with just enough tartness to make each sip feel alive. Because the sweetness comes entirely from whole fruit and coconut water, this is a smoothie you can blend with total confidence — no sweeteners hiding in the mix unless you choose to add them. It comes together in under two minutes and is best served immediately while the color is still a gorgeous, vivid green.
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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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