Yeast Free Green Tea Citrus Smoothie
This smoothie is bright, refreshing, and packed with layers of citrus and earthy green tea that somehow taste like a tropical vacation in a glass. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while fresh spinach blends in so completely you'd never know it was there ā just a gorgeous green color and a subtle boost. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juices keep everything tasting vibrant and alive, and a little grated ginger adds just enough warmth to make each sip interesting. Because every ingredient here is whole and naturally fermented-ingredient-free, it's a genuinely easy fit for anyone avoiding yeast ā no label-checking required. The trick of chilling the brewed tea before blending is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping the color vivid and the flavor clean rather than bitter. A drizzle of maple syrup ties it all together, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your orange is that day. Blend it up, pour it over ice, and drink it immediately for the best color and flavor.
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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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