Cinnamon Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and genuinely beautiful in the glass ā a vivid green that looks as good as it tastes. The combination of brewed green tea, fresh orange juice, and lime juice gives it a layered citrus tang that feels lively without being sharp, while the frozen banana adds natural creaminess and just enough sweetness to balance everything out. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without taking over the flavor, especially once it's blended smooth alongside that cool, grassy tea base. A little freshly grated ginger ties it all together with a subtle warmth that makes each sip feel intentional. Many store-bought smoothies and blended drinks sneak in spice blends that can be hard to track down on a label, so making this at home means you know exactly what's going in the blender. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness clean and easy to adjust, and a squeeze of extra lime at the end can brighten the whole thing if you want a little more zing. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture, with a lime wedge on the rim if you're feeling fancy.
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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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