Rice Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and packed with real produce, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. The natural sweetness of ripe pear does a lot of the heavy lifting here, balancing the fresh bite of ginger and the mild earthiness of baby spinach without needing much else. Coconut water keeps it light and refreshing rather than thick or heavy, and a squeeze of lemon juice ties everything together with a little brightness. Cucumber adds serious hydration and a clean, crisp flavor that makes the whole thing taste like a proper green smoothie ā not a grassy experiment. For anyone navigating grain-free or rice-free eating, smoothies can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden thickeners or rice-based protein powders, but every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward. Just blend, taste, and adjust ā it comes together in under two minutes and is best served immediately while it's still cold and vibrant.
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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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