Nightshade Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and genuinely energizing ā a gorgeous green drink that tastes like a citrus garden in a glass. The combination of brewed green tea, fresh orange juice, and lime juice creates a layered tartness that the frozen banana rounds out into something creamy and naturally sweet. Baby spinach disappears completely into the blend, giving you that vivid color and a nutrient boost without any grassy flavor getting in the way. A little freshly grated ginger adds just enough warmth to make every sip feel intentional rather than ordinary. Avoiding nightshades can sometimes mean scanning ingredient labels on store-bought smoothies and bottled drinks for sneaky additions like paprika or pepper derivatives, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness plant-based and adjustable, so you can dial it up or squeeze in extra lime depending on your mood. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture, with a lime wedge on the rim if you want to make it feel a little fancy.
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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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