Vegan Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of flavor that go way beyond your average green blend. The frozen banana gives it a naturally creamy, thick texture without any dairy, while fresh orange and lime juice bring a citrusy punch that makes every sip feel alive. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost, but once it's blended smooth you'd never guess it's there ā the color is gorgeous and the taste stays clean and fruity. Brewed green tea forms the base, adding a subtle earthy depth that ties everything together beautifully. A little freshly grated ginger and maple syrup round out the flavor, giving you just enough warmth and sweetness to make this feel like a treat rather than a chore. Every single ingredient is whole, plant-based, and easy to find, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and squeeze in that lime wedge ā it's the kind of drink that makes you genuinely look forward to mornings.
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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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