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Matcha Tea Green Smoothie

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Green smoothies – love them or hate them? For the longest time, I was in the hater camp… When I first tried making a green smoothie I didn’t realize how important it was to have a good blender. So, that first smoothie was pretty chunky/chewy. Yuck. Now that Will and I invested in a little better blender, I am giving the whole green smoothie thing another chance. With some hesitation, I tossed a handful of spinach in this smoothie and crossed my fingers. Turns out, this was a winner!

Matcha Tea Green Smoothie

Let’s talk a little about why this smoothie is so good for you, shall we?

Cucumber: Although cucumbers don’t get much press for their nutrition benefits, they are a rich source of antioxidants like lignans and triterpenes. Cucumbers are also incredibly low in calories with only 16 per cup.

Spinach: Spinach definitely lives up to it’s title of “superfood”. It’s packed with so many nutrients like: Vitamins A, C, K, iron, and calcium. Vitamins A and C especially, play an active role in building rebuilding collagen for healthy hair and skin. Iron is responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells; more oxygen availability leads to increased energy levels. 

Coconut: Coconut adds some satiating fat to this smoothie. Some of the fat in coconut is a unique form called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are absorbed directly into the blood stream. That may sound like a bad thing, but MCTs are converted into energy faster and actually less likely to be stored as fat. 

Matcha tea: Numerous studies have indicated that consumption of green tea may lower your risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Matcha tea in particular is noted to have a higher concentration of antioxidants. 

Mango: Mangoes, like pineapples, also contain enzymes that break down proteins – putting your digestive tract at ease. This bright yellow fruit is also a great source of fiber and Vitamins A and C. 

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Matcha Tea Green Smoothie

Matcha Tea Green Smoothie

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  • Author: Deborah Davis
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1
  • Category: Smoothie
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: Healthy
  • Diet: Vegan
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This refreshing, nutrient rich matcha tea green smoothie made with mango, spinach, banana, and matcha is the perfect way to get your morning started. 


Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped mango (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup spinach leaves (about 1 handful)
  • 1/2 cup soy milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 2 inch piece of cucumber, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon matcha tea powder
  • Handful of ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.

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  1. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

    May 21, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Beautiful photos – love the coconut milk swirl! I am on a smoothie kick and YES a good blender totally makes the difference. I need one because I still get pieces of spinach in my magic bullet blender that don’t blend. Pinned!

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  2. Elizabetheats says

    May 21, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Love that smoothie swirl!

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  3. Stephanie @ StephanieRDN.com says

    May 22, 2014 at 12:59 am

    I love mango smoothies – totally gonna add some matcha (as soon as I snag some) and cucumber for my next one!

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  4. GiGi Eats says

    May 22, 2014 at 5:05 am

    Ha Ha! Miss Matcha loves Spinach and Bananas too!

    ★★★★★

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  5. Alexa says

    May 22, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Hi I am an intern with Meal Makeover Moms! I am gluten free and I would love to try this recipe!

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  6. Francesca says

    May 22, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    Looks amazing! Nice job 🙂

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  7. Sarah Grace says

    May 24, 2014 at 12:09 am

    yumyumyum, I love smoothies!

    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

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