Cashew Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink layers the grassy depth of chilled green tea with the natural sweetness of frozen banana and a double hit of orange and lime juice. Baby spinach sneaks in a gorgeous green color and a boost of nutrients without tipping the flavor anywhere near "salad." Fresh ginger adds just enough warmth to make every sip feel a little more interesting than your average fruit smoothie. The frozen banana does the heavy lifting as a creamy base, so there's no need for any nut-based thickeners or dairy ā the texture is lush and smooth all on its own. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or back depending on how sweet your citrus is that day. It comes together in under five minutes once your tea is chilled, making it an easy go-to for mornings when you want something that feels both energizing and genuinely good for you.
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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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