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!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

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	650.2 grams (650.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	262

Total Fat 0.90g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 65mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 51.30g	19%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 35.60g
Protein 10.50g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 124mg	10%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 583mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.2%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 80.4%