High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. The combination of green tea, fresh orange juice, and lime creates a layered tartness that's balanced out by a frozen banana and just a touch of maple syrup — no processed sweeteners, no mystery syrups, just real ingredients doing all the work. That matters more than it sounds, because so many store-bought smoothies and bottled drinks sneak in high fructose corn syrup even when they're marketed as "natural" or "healthy." Here, maple syrup is the only added sweetener, and you control exactly how much goes in. Baby spinach blends in completely, so you get a gorgeous green color and a nutritional boost without any grassy taste. Fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together and makes this feel a little more special than your average morning blend. Serve it immediately for the best texture and color, with a lime wedge on the glass if you want to make it feel like something you'd order at a café.
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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
- ½ 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
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4–6 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 — 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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