Celery Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This vibrant smoothie is a bright, refreshing blend that tastes like sunshine in a glass ā earthy green tea, sweet banana, and a zippy hit of citrus all working together in perfect harmony. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while fresh orange and lime juice keep every sip lively and tangy. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost, but once it's blended smooth you'd never guess it was there ā the color is gorgeous and the flavor stays clean and fruity. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with a gentle warmth that makes this feel more sophisticated than your average morning blend. Brewing the green tea ahead and chilling it is the small step that makes a big difference, keeping the color vivid and the whole drink cool from the first sip to the last. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just blend and pour.
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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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