Turmeric Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
Cool, hydrating, and naturally vibrant, this blended drink is built entirely from fresh produce and a few pantry staples that come together in under two minutes of blending. The combination of crisp cucumber, ripe pear, and baby spinach creates a smooth, lightly sweet base, while fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth and zip that makes every sip feel alive. Coconut water keeps things light and refreshing without weighing the drink down, and a squeeze of lemon juice ties all the flavors together beautifully. For anyone avoiding golden-hued spices, smoothies can be a surprisingly tricky category ā so many blended drinks lean on turmeric for color or supposed wellness appeal. This one skips it entirely and still delivers a gorgeous deep green color and a genuinely nourishing ingredient list. The sweetness comes naturally from the pear, with just a touch of raw honey available as an optional nudge if your fruit isn't quite at peak ripeness. Blend it on high for a full 60 to 90 seconds and you'll get a completely silky texture with no stringy bits ā just a clean, refreshing glass that's as satisfying to look at as it is to drink.
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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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