Green Tea Smoothie
Start your day on a refreshing note with this nutrient-packed Green Tea Smoothie, a vibrant blend of antioxidant-rich green tea, creamy Greek yogurt, and energizing matcha powder. This recipe is a health enthusiast's dream, combining the natural sweetness of a frozen banana with the subtle earthiness of green tea and spinach for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ready in just 5 minutes, this smoothie is ideal for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack. Customize it to your liking with an optional drizzle of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness, or enhance the tea flavor with a pinch of extra matcha. Packed with vitamins, protein, and a gentle caffeine boost, this easy-to-make smoothie is a delicious way to fuel your day. Serve it cold and creamy, and let the blend of wholesome ingredients revitalize your routine!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup green tea (strongly brewed)
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon matcha powder (optional, for extra green tea flavor)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
Brew 1 cup of green tea and let it cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge for faster preparation.
Step 2
Peel and slice the frozen banana into smaller chunks to make blending easier.
Step 3
Add the cooled green tea, frozen banana, baby spinach, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using), and matcha powder (if using) to a high-speed blender.
Step 4
Toss in the ice cubes for a thicker, frosty consistency.
Step 5
Blend everything on high for about 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Step 6
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
Step 7
Pour the smoothie into two glasses, garnish with a sprinkle of matcha powder or a few spinach leaves (optional), and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (650.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 261.9 |
| Total Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 64.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.6g | |
| Protein 10.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 124.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 583.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories