Pecan Free 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 honeyed softness that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh ginger and lemon juice, while baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without turning the flavor bitter. Cucumber keeps everything light and refreshing, and coconut water gives it a subtle tropical backbone that makes plain water feel boring by comparison. This is the kind of smoothie that looks impressive but comes together in under two minutes ā just layer everything into the blender, hit high speed, and you're done. The optional raw honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your exact taste, which is a small touch that makes a real difference. Every single ingredient here is whole, simple, and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Just clean, vibrant flavor in a glass.
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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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