Walnut Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of flavor that go way beyond your average green blend. The combination of citrusy orange and lime, earthy green tea, and a hint of warm ginger makes every sip feel genuinely energizing. Frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while baby spinach sneaks in a boost of color and nutrients you can barely taste once everything is blended smooth. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and easy to adjust to your own preference. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved ā just blend and go. Serve it immediately for the best color and the freshest flavor, with a lime wedge on the glass 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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