Oats Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
This smoothie is the kind of vibrant, refreshing drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself ā and honestly, it tastes just as good as it looks. Cool cucumber and ripe pear bring a naturally sweet, hydrating base, while fresh ginger adds a little kick that wakes everything up without overpowering the blend. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutritional boost, but the color is the real showstopper ā a gorgeous, deep green that looks almost too pretty to drink. Coconut water keeps things light and tropical, and a squeeze of lemon juice ties all the flavors together with just the right amount of brightness. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, smoothies can sometimes be a minefield of hidden oat-based powders or thickeners, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward ā nothing processed, nothing sneaky. Just blend, taste, adjust, and pour. It comes together in under two minutes and is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat.
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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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