Turmeric Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with real ingredients that make it feel like a treat without any of the heaviness. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture you want from a blended drink, while the orange and lime juices bring a citrusy punch that wakes everything up. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without taking over the flavor ā once it's blended smooth, you'd never guess it was there. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a big difference, keeping the color vivid and the whole drink cool and refreshing from the first sip. A little fresh ginger ties it all together with just enough warmth and zing. It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup, so you can dial it up or back depending on how ripe your banana is. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture, with a lime wedge on the glass if you want to feel 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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