Lactose Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of flavor that go way beyond your average fruit blend. The combination of citrusy orange and lime, earthy green tea, and a hint of warming ginger makes every sip feel genuinely energizing. Frozen banana does the heavy lifting here — it creates that thick, creamy texture without a drop of dairy, so there's nothing to worry about on the lactose front. Baby spinach blends in completely smooth, adding color and nutrients while staying totally invisible to the taste buds. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your citrus is that day. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping the color vivid and the flavor clean. Serve it immediately for the best texture and that gorgeous, café-worthy green hue.
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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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