Nitrate & Nitrite Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with real ingredients that make it feel like a genuine treat rather than a health chore. The combination of chilled green tea, frozen banana, and fresh citrus creates a silky, vibrant base with natural sweetness and a little zing from the lime and ginger. Baby spinach blends in completely ā no flecks, no grassy taste ā just a gorgeous green color and a quiet nutritional boost. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's nothing hidden to worry about, which is exactly the kind of clarity that makes this blend so satisfying to reach for. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness clean and adjustable, and the frozen banana means you get that thick, creamy texture without needing dairy or any additives. It comes together in under two minutes once your tea is chilled, making it an easy go-to for mornings when you want something that genuinely energizes you.
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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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