Legume Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip. Chilled green tea forms the base, lending a subtle earthy depth that plays beautifully against the tang of fresh orange and lime juice. A frozen banana brings natural creaminess and sweetness, while a handful of baby spinach blends in completely ā no grassy texture, just a gorgeous green color. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with a gentle warmth that keeps each sip interesting. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, smoothies can be surprisingly tricky since many protein powders and plant-based add-ins sneak in pea or soy ingredients ā this one sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples. Maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness up or down to your liking, and a squeeze of extra lime at the end makes it pop. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to on repeat.
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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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