Chestnut Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this green smoothie hits every note you want in a morning glass ā earthy tea, tropical sweetness, and a citrus kick that wakes you right up. Frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while fresh orange and lime juice keep things lively and light. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost, but once the blender runs for a full minute, the color turns a gorgeous deep green and the flavor stays firmly fruity. A little grated ginger ties everything together with just enough warmth to make it feel intentional rather than thrown together. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero label-scanning or cross-contamination stress ā just whole, simple produce straight into the blender. Chilling the green tea before blending is the small step that makes a big difference, keeping the color vibrant and the blend silky smooth. Serve it immediately for the best texture, with a lime wedge on the rim if you want to feel a little fancy about it.
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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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