MSG Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Crisp, cooling, and just a little spicy from fresh ginger, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself ā and it actually tastes great. Cucumber and ripe pear bring a naturally sweet, refreshing base, while baby spinach sneaks in without dominating the flavor. Coconut water keeps everything light and hydrating instead of heavy or overly thick. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess labels or worry about hidden additives that can show up in packaged smoothie mixes and flavored powders. Fresh lemon juice brightens the whole blend, and a touch of raw honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. Blending on high for a full 60 to 90 seconds is the move ā it breaks down the spinach and ginger completely so the texture is silky smooth rather than stringy. Serve it immediately for the best color and the freshest flavor.
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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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