Shellfish Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of flavor that go way beyond your average morning blend. Frozen banana gives it a naturally creamy, milkshake-like texture, while fresh orange and lime juice bring a citrusy punch that wakes you right up. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without tasting green or grassy ā especially once the blender has done its job and the color turns that gorgeous jade shade. A little freshly grated ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to make every sip feel intentional. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping the color vivid and the flavor clean rather than bitter. Every single ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and completely free from any seafood or shellfish concerns ā no label-reading required. Squeeze a lime wedge over the top before serving and you've got a drink that 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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