Vegan Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
This smoothie is cool, refreshing, and genuinely vibrant — the kind of green drink that actually tastes as good as it looks. Ripe pear brings natural sweetness that balances the brightness of fresh lemon juice, while cucumber keeps everything light and hydrating. Baby spinach blends in completely, so you get all the goodness without any grassy aftertaste. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes each sip feel a little more alive. Every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden dairy or animal-derived additives sneaking in. The optional honey is the only ingredient to watch if you're keeping things strictly plant-based — simply leave it out and let the pear do the sweetening on its own. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and you've got a gorgeous, nourishing drink that's ready in under two minutes.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
- 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 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible leafy or fibrous bits.
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