Mushroom Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink layers the earthy depth of chilled green tea with the natural sweetness of frozen banana and fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice. Baby spinach sneaks in a boost of color and nutrition without tipping the flavor ā once blended smooth, you'd never guess it was in there. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with a subtle warmth that makes each sip feel more interesting than your average fruit smoothie. The frozen banana does the heavy lifting on texture, giving the whole thing a creamy, almost frosty consistency without any dairy or thickeners. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness clean and easy to dial up or down to your taste. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, this kind of recipe is a genuine win ā every single ingredient is straightforward produce, pantry basics, or freshly brewed tea, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. Serve it immediately with a lime wedge for a little extra zing, and it's the kind of glass that disappears fast.
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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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