Soy Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this green smoothie hits every note you want in a morning glass ā earthy tea, sweet citrus, and a subtle warmth from fresh ginger that sneaks up on you in the best way. The frozen banana does the heavy lifting here, giving the whole blend a creamy, milkshake-like texture without any dairy or alternative milks in sight. Baby spinach disappears completely into the mix once blended on high, so you get all the color and nutrition with zero leafy aftertaste. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice keep things bright and tangy, while a drizzle of maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Because every ingredient is a whole food or pantry staple, there's no label-reading required and no hidden additives to worry about. The trick of chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that pays off big ā it keeps that gorgeous jade color vivid and the flavor clean. Serve it immediately for the best texture, with a lime wedge on the rim if you want to feel a little fancy about it.
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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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