Wheat Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This vibrant smoothie is a bright, refreshing blend of citrus, greens, and a gentle kick of ginger that tastes like a wellness boost you'll actually look forward to. The frozen banana gives it a naturally creamy, thick texture without any dairy, while fresh orange and lime juice keep every sip lively and tangy. Brewed green tea forms the base, adding a subtle earthy depth that ties all the flavors together beautifully. Baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutritional punch without overpowering the citrus ā once blended smooth, you'd never guess it was there. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or substitution gymnastics required. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness, and a squeeze of extra lime at the end lets you dial in the flavor exactly to your taste. It comes together in minutes and is best served immediately while it's cold and the color is still that gorgeous deep green.
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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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