Xanthan Gum Free Green Cucumber Pear Ginger Smoothie
This blended drink is cool, refreshing, and surprisingly satisfying ā the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. Ripe pear brings natural sweetness, fresh cucumber keeps everything light and hydrating, and a hit of ginger adds just enough warmth to make the whole glass feel alive. Baby spinach rounds it out with a gorgeous green color and a boost of nutrients you can barely taste once everything is blended together. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there are no hidden additives or thickeners to worry about ā just real food going straight into the blender. Coconut water acts as the liquid base, giving it a subtle tropical note while keeping the texture naturally smooth without any gums or stabilizers. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up, and a drizzle of honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your own taste. Blend it on high for a full minute and a half and you'll get a silky, vibrant drink that's ready to pour and enjoy right away.
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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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