Mustard Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and genuinely energizing ā the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've done something good for yourself before the day even gets started. Chilled green tea forms the base, giving it a subtle earthy depth that plays beautifully against the citrus punch of fresh orange and lime juice. Frozen banana adds natural creaminess and body without any dairy, while a handful of baby spinach blends in completely, leaving you with a gorgeous green color and zero grassy taste. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with just enough warmth to make each sip interesting. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden condiment-based additives sneaking into your glass. It comes together in under two minutes of active blending, and the tip to pre-chill your tea is a small step that makes a real difference in both texture and that vivid color. Serve it immediately with a lime wedge on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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