Seed Oil Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and layered with flavor ā earthy green tea, sweet banana, zippy citrus, and a little kick of fresh ginger all come together in a way that feels genuinely energizing. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden refined oils or sneaky additives that tend to creep into bottled smoothie blends and store-bought mixes. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy or emulsifiers, while freshly squeezed orange and lime juice keep things tasting vivid and clean. Baby spinach blends in completely, adding nutrients without changing the flavor ā you'd never guess it was there. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your banana is. Brew the green tea ahead and stash it in the fridge, and the whole thing comes together in under two minutes of actual hands-on effort. It's the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself ā because you are.
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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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