Honey Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink layers the grassy depth of green tea with the sweetness of frozen banana, fresh orange juice, and a sharp hit of lime. Baby spinach sneaks in a boost of color and nutrients without tipping the flavor anywhere near "health food" territory ā the citrus completely takes over in the best way. A small amount of maple syrup does the sweetening here, making it a straightforward swap for anyone avoiding bee-derived ingredients without sacrificing that little touch of sweetness that pulls everything together. Fresh ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting, and the chilled tea base means the whole thing blends up silky and vibrant rather than watery or dull. It comes together in under five minutes once your tea is cold, so it's an easy weekday breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture, 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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