Paraben Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat once you realize how good it tastes. Fresh cucumber and ripe pear do most of the heavy lifting here, creating a smooth, lightly sweet base that pairs beautifully with the gentle heat of fresh ginger. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutritional boost without turning the flavor grassy or bitter ā the pear takes care of that. Coconut water keeps everything light and refreshing instead of thick and heavy, while a squeeze of lemon juice ties all the flavors together with a little brightness. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, the appeal here is straightforward: every single ingredient is whole, fresh, and unprocessed, so there's nothing hidden in the mix. A drizzle of raw honey is optional but worth trying if your pears aren't quite at peak ripeness. Blend it on high until it's completely silky, pour it over ice, and drink it right away for the best texture and 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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