Gelatin Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this green smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Frozen banana gives it a naturally creamy texture without any dairy or thickening agents, so there's nothing hidden in here that could trip up anyone avoiding animal-derived additives. Baby spinach blends in completely ā no flecks, no grassy taste ā just a gorgeous green color and a quiet nutritional boost. Fresh orange juice and lime juice bring a zippy brightness that plays beautifully against the earthy depth of chilled green tea, while a touch of maple syrup and grated ginger round everything out with warmth and just enough sweetness. Cooling the tea before blending is a small but smart step that keeps the color vivid and the flavor clean. It comes together in under two minutes of active effort and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a juice bar.
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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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