Seed Oil 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. Fresh cucumber and ripe pear do 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 nutrient boost without turning the flavor grassy, while coconut water keeps everything light and refreshing instead of thick or heavy. For anyone avoiding industrially processed oils, smoothies can actually be a surprisingly clean option ā and this one is built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, and a few pantry staples with zero refined fats in sight. There's no need to scrutinize labels or swap out suspicious ingredients; everything in the glass is exactly what it looks like. A squeeze of lemon brightens the whole blend, and a touch of raw honey is there if you want just a little extra sweetness to round things out. Blend it on high until completely smooth, pour it over ice, and you've got a vibrant green drink that tastes far more indulgent than it has any right to.
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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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