Almond Free 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 sweet frozen banana creates a drink that tastes indulgent but is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without overpowering the flavor ā especially once it's blended smooth with no visible flecks remaining. A little fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to make every sip feel intentional. Because every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens lurking in a store-bought bottle. The trick of chilling the brewed tea before blending keeps the color vivid and the texture silky, which makes this as satisfying to look at as it is to drink. Finish it with a squeeze of lime and you've got a genuinely gorgeous glass of something good.
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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
- Ā½ 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
- Ā½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4ā6 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 ā 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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