Brazil Nut Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this green smoothie hits that sweet spot between energizing and indulgent without leaning on anything heavy or processed. Frozen banana gives it a naturally creamy texture, while fresh orange and lime juice bring a zippy brightness that wakes up every sip. Brewed green tea pulls double duty as the liquid base, adding a subtle earthy depth and keeping the whole drink light rather than thick and cloying. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with just enough warmth to make it feel intentional rather than thrown together. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutritional boost, but once it's blended smooth you'd never guess it was there ā the color is gorgeous and the flavor stays firmly in citrus territory. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and add a lime wedge if you want to feel fancy about your morning.
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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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