Emulsifier Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and layered with flavor ā earthy green tea, sweet banana, zippy citrus, and a little kick of fresh ginger all come together in one gorgeous glass. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without needing any dairy or additives, which means every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is ā no hidden extras, no mystery stabilizers. For anyone navigating emulsifier sensitivities, store-bought smoothies and bottled drinks can be a minefield of lecithins and polysorbates, so blending your own is genuinely the cleanest route. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference ā it keeps the color vivid and the flavor crisp rather than flat. Baby spinach sneaks in a boost of greens without overpowering the citrus, and once it's fully blended you'd never know it was there. A squeeze of extra lime at the end pulls everything into focus and makes the whole drink taste even more alive.
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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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