Fish Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink layers the earthy depth of green tea with the natural sweetness of frozen banana and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutritional boost without taking over the flavor ā once blended smooth, you'd never guess it was there. A hit of freshly grated ginger and a squeeze of lime keep every sip lively and a little zingy, while maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually going into your glass. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping the color vivid and the texture silky rather than watery. It comes together in minutes and is best poured and enjoyed right away while it's cold and frothy.
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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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