Alpha Gal Friendly Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is a bright, refreshing blend that tastes like sunshine in a glass ā citrusy, lightly sweet, and just a little zingy from the fresh ginger. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy, and the baby spinach disappears completely into the vibrant green color once you blend it long enough. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding satisfying, flavorful drinks that are completely free of mammalian products can feel like a constant puzzle ā this one solves it effortlessly with nothing but plants, fruit, and a cup of green tea. The combination of orange juice and lime juice keeps every sip lively, while the maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Chilling the tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping the color gorgeous and the flavor clean. Serve it immediately for the best texture, and don't skip the lime wedge on the rim if you want to feel a little fancy about your morning routine.
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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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