Pescatarian Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and packed with natural sweetness, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. Ripe pear brings a soft, floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh lemon juice and the gentle heat of real ginger. Baby spinach disappears completely into the blend, giving you that gorgeous green color without any grassy bitterness ā especially when you run the blender on high for a full 60 to 90 seconds. Coconut water keeps everything light and refreshing instead of thick and heavy, making this feel more like a treat than a health obligation. A drizzle of raw honey is optional, but it's a nice touch if your pears aren't quite at peak ripeness. Since every ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and naturally free of meat and shellfish, this fits a pescatarian lifestyle without any label-reading stress. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and drink it immediately 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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