Nutmeg Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with real ingredients that make you feel good from the first sip. 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. A frozen banana keeps things thick and creamy without any dairy, while baby spinach sneaks in a boost of color and nutrients you genuinely cannot taste once everything is blended smooth. Fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to make the whole thing feel alive. Maple syrup brings a gentle sweetness you can dial up or down depending on how tart your citrus runs that day. It comes together in under two minutes of active blending, making it an easy go-to for mornings when you want something nourishing but don't want to think too hard. Serve it immediately with a lime wedge on the glass 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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