MSG Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(18)

This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and layered with flavor — earthy green tea, sweet banana, zippy citrus, and a gentle kick of fresh ginger all come together in one gorgeous glass. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy or additives, while baby spinach blends in so completely you'd never know it was there. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means no hidden flavor enhancers, no processed shortcuts, and nothing you'd need to second-guess on a label. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference — it keeps the color vivid and the flavor clean. A squeeze of maple syrup ties everything together naturally, and you can dial the lime or sweetness up or down to suit your taste. It's the kind of drink that feels indulgent but is genuinely good for you, and it comes together in under five minutes once your tea is cold.

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Ingredients

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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