Cucumber Pear Smoothie: Recipe and Nutrition

A cucumber pear smoothie is a blend of cucumber, pear and water that takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings. Use the ai detox recipe generator to explore other combinations, or see the cucumber detox smoothie for another cucumber-based recipe.

What ingredients do you need?

150 g cucumber with peel, chopped (about 1 cup)
150 g ripe pear with peel, cored and chopped (about 1 cup)
240 ml cold water (1 cup)

The weights are for the cucumber and pear after trimming and coring. Cup measurements are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how much fits in a cup; use a scale for the closest match to the nutrition estimate.

Choose a ripe pear for a naturally sweet cucumber pear smoothie. A pear that gives slightly when gently pressed near the stem is ready to use. Cucumber has a mild flavor, so the pear provides most of the sweetness without added sugar.

Keep the edible peels on for the recipe as written. Wash both pieces of produce under running water before cutting them, and remove any damaged areas.

How do you make a cucumber pear smoothie?

Wash the cucumber and pear under running water.
Trim the cucumber, then chop it into small pieces. Core the pear and chop it, leaving the peel on.
Add the cucumber, pear and cold water to a blender.
Blend until smooth, stopping the blender to scrape down the sides if needed.
Pour into 2 glasses and serve.

No steeping is needed: this is a blended smoothie, not infused water. Blend the produce rather than straining it out to keep its fiber in the drink.

For a colder smoothie, chill the ingredients before blending or serve it over ice. If the mixture is too thick for your blender, add a little more water and blend again; extra water changes the consistency but adds no calories.

Drink the cucumber pear smoothie promptly, or refrigerate it in a covered container and drink it within 24 hours. Stir or shake before serving if it separates, and discard it sooner if it becomes slimy or smells sour.

Does a cucumber pear smoothie detox your body?

A cucumber pear smoothie does not remove toxins or cleanse your organs. It provides fluid and fiber; the liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste.

What swaps and variations can you try?

Adjust the texture

Use a little less water for a thicker cucumber pear smoothie, or add more for a drinkable consistency. Blend a little longer if you prefer smaller pieces of peel.

Peeling the produce makes the texture smoother but changes the nutrition estimate below. If you do peel it, wash the outside first so the knife does not carry dirt onto the cut surface.

Change the flavor

A squeeze of lemon or a small piece of fresh ginger can add a sharper flavor. Start with a little, blend and taste before adding more so the pear and cucumber remain noticeable.

For a milder variation, use a particularly ripe pear and leave out the extra flavorings. The sweetness will vary with the pear, so taste the finished smoothie before deciding whether it needs anything else.

Make it creamier

Replace some of the water with plain yogurt if you want a creamier drink. Additions change the nutrition per serving, so the table below applies only to the basic recipe.

What is the nutrition per serving?

These estimates use USDA values for raw cucumber with peel and raw pear, with the complete recipe divided evenly into 2 servings. Water contributes no calories; actual values vary with the produce and the amounts used.

Nutrient	Approximate amount per serving
Energy	54 kcal
Carbohydrate	14.1 g
Fiber	2.7 g
Total sugars	8.6 g
Protein	0.8 g
Fat	0.2 g
Potassium	197 mg

The sugars are naturally present in the cucumber and pear; the basic recipe has no added sugar. These figures describe a blended smoothie containing the produce, not water merely steeped with slices.

The table assumes you drink half the finished batch without straining it. Adding more water will make each serving less concentrated, but it will not change the nutrients in the batch.