Artificial Flavors Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and genuinely good for you ā a vibrant green blend that tastes far more indulgent than its ingredient list suggests. Frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while fresh orange and lime juice deliver a citrus punch that wakes up every sip. Brewed green tea forms the liquid base, adding a subtle earthy depth that plays beautifully against the sweet-tart fruit. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with just enough warmth to make it feel intentional rather than thrown together. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is ā real fruit, real tea, real juice ā so there's no guesswork about what's actually going into your glass. Blending on high until the spinach completely disappears means you get all the goodness of leafy greens without any grassy texture or aftertaste. Serve it immediately with a lime wedge on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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