Xanthan Gum Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of flavor ā earthy green tea, sweet banana, zippy citrus, and a gentle kick of fresh ginger all come together in one gorgeous glass. The frozen banana does double duty here, lending natural creaminess and a thick, satisfying texture without any added thickeners or stabilizers of any kind. That means no gums, no powders, just real whole ingredients doing all the work. Baby spinach blends in completely, leaving behind a stunning green color and a boost of nutrients you won't taste at all. Chilling the green tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference ā it keeps the color vivid and the flavor clean rather than bitter. A squeeze of maple syrup ties everything together, but the citrus is bright enough that you may not even need it. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and you've got a drink that feels like a treat and a wellness ritual all at once.
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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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