Pecan 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. A frozen banana brings natural creaminess and sweetness, while a handful of baby spinach blends in completely, leaving behind a gorgeous green color without any grassy taste. A little freshly grated ginger ties everything together with just enough warmth and zing. Every single ingredient here is whole, simple, and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind ā no label-reading required, no cross-contamination concerns hiding in a protein powder or nut-based add-in. The maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness up or down to your liking, and a squeeze of extra lime right before serving makes it feel almost like a mocktail. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and you've got a genuinely satisfying glass that's as pretty as it is delicious.
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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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