Paleo Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. Ripe pear brings a mellow, honeyed sweetness that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh ginger and lemon juice, while baby spinach adds a deep green color without overpowering the flavor. Cucumber keeps everything light and refreshing, and coconut water gives it a subtle tropical base that works far better than plain water ever could. For anyone eating grain-free and avoiding processed sugars, smoothies can be a minefield of protein powders, sweetened yogurts, and mystery additives. This one sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole fruits, vegetables, and a splash of coconut water — every single ingredient is exactly what it looks like. The optional raw honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your own taste without leaning on anything refined. The blending order matters here: liquid goes in first so the greens and fibrous ginger break down completely, giving you a silky-smooth result rather than a chunky, stringy mess. Serve it immediately after blending to catch it at peak freshness and color.
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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 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible leafy or fibrous bits.
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