Wheat Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
This smoothie is the kind of vibrant, refreshing drink that makes you feel like you're actually doing something good for yourself ā and honestly, it tastes like it too. Cool cucumber and sweet ripe pear form a dreamy base, while fresh ginger adds a little zing that wakes everything up without overpowering the green goodness. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost, but blended smooth with coconut water and a squeeze of lemon, you'd never guess it was there. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from wheat and gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just whole, clean produce straight into the blender. The coconut water keeps things light and hydrating rather than heavy or creamy, making this a great option any time of day. A touch of raw honey is optional but really rounds out the flavor if your pears aren't quite at peak ripeness. Blend it on high until everything is completely silky, pour it over ice, and drink it immediately for the best color and freshness.
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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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