Coconut Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this green smoothie hits every note you want from a morning drink or afternoon pick-me-up. The combination of brewed green tea, fresh orange juice, and lime juice gives it a lively, layered tartness that feels way more interesting than your average blend. Frozen banana does the heavy lifting for creaminess and natural sweetness, so there's no need for any dairy or tropical additions that could sneak in unwanted ingredients. A handful of baby spinach blends in completely ā no flecks, no grassy taste ā just a gorgeous deep green color and a quiet nutritional boost. Fresh ginger adds just enough warmth to balance all that citrus brightness without overpowering it. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes this a genuinely stress-free choice when you're navigating labels and watching for hidden coconut derivatives in packaged smoothie products. Serve it immediately for the best color and flavor, 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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