Squeeze the oranges yourself and this smoothie tastes like a bright winter morning. The pear adds body without making it heavy, and coconut water keeps the texture thin and refreshing.
5½ oz
orange juice from about 2 oranges
¾ oz
lemon juice about half a lemon
1
pear ripe, cored
5 oz
coconut water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Juicy, citrusy and light, with a soft pear body and a faint nutty sweetness from the coconut water.
This is one of the lightest smoothies you can make: no dairy, no banana, just citrus, pear and coconut water. Oranges and lemons are well known for their vitamin C content, and coconut water is the clear liquid from young green coconuts with a mild, slightly nutty sweetness.
Because the pear is blended with its skin, the drink gets a little more body than plain juice. It works well with breakfast or as a refreshing glass on a warm afternoon.
Yes, but freshly squeezed juice tastes noticeably fresher. Choose a juice without added sugar.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
It keeps for up to 12 hours in a sealed jar in the fridge; shake it before drinking, as it separates.
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