Super Easy Green Tea Smoothie
Kickstart your day with this Super Easy Green Tea Smoothie—a vibrant, nutrient-packed blend that’s perfect for busy mornings or a midday energy boost. Combining the earthy goodness of chilled green tea with the natural sweetness of frozen banana and a handful of baby spinach, this smoothie delivers a powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamins in every sip. The addition of unsweetened almond milk ensures a creamy consistency, while a touch of honey or maple syrup lets you customize the sweetness to your liking. Optional chia seeds provide an extra boost of omega-3s, and a few ice cubes make it irresistibly refreshing. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and healthy smoothie is the ultimate choice for clean eating enthusiasts looking for a delicious, green-packed treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green tea (brewed and chilled)
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Brew 1 cup of green tea and let it cool completely. For faster cooling, place it in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes.
Peel and slice the banana if it hasn't already been prepared. Use a frozen banana for a creamier texture.
Add the brewed and chilled green tea, frozen banana, baby spinach, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds (if using), and ice cubes into a blender.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing and nutritious green tea smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 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.
