Low Sodium Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of flavor that go way beyond your average green blend. The combination of citrusy orange and lime, earthy green tea, and creamy frozen banana creates a drink that feels indulgent without any of the heaviness. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost, but once everything is blended on high, you'd never know it was there — the color is gorgeous and the texture is silky smooth. Fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to make each sip feel alive. Every ingredient here is naturally free of added sodium, so you're getting pure, whole-food flavor without having to scrutinize a single label. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping the color vibrant and the whole drink cool and cohesive. Serve it immediately with a squeeze of lime for a morning pick-me-up that genuinely tastes like something a café would charge too much for.
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2 servings
- 1 cup brewed green tea, cooled
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4–6 ice cubes
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Brew 1 cup of green tea and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until cold. (You can do this ahead — chilled tea blends more smoothly and keeps the color bright.)
- 2
Add the chilled green tea, frozen banana slices, baby spinach, orange juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and grated ginger to a blender.
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