Citric Acid Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with real ingredients that come together in minutes. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while the baby spinach blends in so completely you'd never know it was there. Fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice bring the citrus punch naturally, straight from the fruit itself ā no additives, no preservatives, no mystery acids hiding in a bottle. That distinction matters a lot when you're avoiding manufactured citric acid, which shows up in a surprising number of packaged smoothie mixes and flavored drink products. Grated ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average green smoothie. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference ā it keeps the color vivid and the flavor clean. Serve it immediately for the best texture and that gorgeous layered green hue.
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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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