Beef Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(18)

This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of flavor that go way beyond your average green blend. The combination of antioxidant-rich green tea, fresh citrus, and baby spinach gives it a gorgeous color and a clean, lively taste that feels genuinely energizing. Frozen banana adds natural creaminess and body without any dairy, while fresh ginger brings just enough warmth to make every sip interesting. A splash of maple syrup ties everything together, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your orange is that day. The trick of chilling the brewed tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference — it keeps the color vivid and the texture silky smooth. Everything comes together in under two minutes of actual blending time, making this an easy go-to for busy mornings or a midday reset. Serve it immediately with a lime wedge on the glass for a little extra citrus pop.

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Ingredients

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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