Vegetarian Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and genuinely energizing ā the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've done something good for yourself before the day even gets started. Chilled green tea forms the base, lending a subtle earthy depth that plays beautifully against the citrus punch of fresh orange and lime juice. A frozen banana keeps things creamy and naturally sweet without any dairy, while baby spinach sneaks in a boost of color and nutrition that you'll barely taste once everything is blended smooth. Fresh ginger ties it all together with a little warmth and zing that makes each sip feel lively rather than flat. Maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, so the balance between tart and sweet is entirely in your hands. The trick of brewing and chilling the tea ahead of time is worth the small bit of planning ā it keeps the color vivid and the texture silky when it hits the blender. Pour it into two glasses and finish with a squeeze of lime for a smoothie 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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