Legume Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is a refreshing way to pack real nutrition into your morning or afternoon without any fuss. The combination of crisp cucumber, ripe pear, and fresh baby spinach creates a beautifully smooth green base, while a knob of fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to keep things interesting. Coconut water brings a light, tropical sweetness and helps everything blend into a silky, drinkable texture that feels genuinely satisfying. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole thing up, and a touch of raw honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your taste. Since every ingredient here is a whole fruit, vegetable, or natural liquid, there are no hidden legume derivatives or plant-based protein powders to worry about ā just clean, straightforward produce. It comes together in under two minutes of blending, and the result is vibrant, gorgeous, and genuinely delicious served ice cold.
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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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