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Matcha Spinach Smoothie!

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matcha spinach smoothie

This morning, I was in a rush to meet friends to go to the beach, so I didn’t have time to cook breakfast. Improvising with what I had in the fridge, I came up with this smoothie which I was really happy to take on the train 🙂 Matcha green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, which are compounds with high antioxidant activity. The green tea powder has a strong flavor that is mellowed out with the addition of banana, coconut water, and almonds. It also seems like a lot of spinach but you honestly can’t taste it. This yummy smoothie packs in 2 servings of fruit, 2 servings of veggies, and also 10 grams of protein!

Yield: About 3 cups

1 ½ cups coconut water
1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
1 banana
1/3 cup raw almonds
2 cups fresh baby spinach
ice cubes (optional)

1. Combine all ingredients in powerful blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

My favorite green smoothie!

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Happy New Year!! This is my go-to breakfast during the week. Not only is it quick to prepare and delicious, but it’s easy to transport to the office in a mason jar. It’s full of superfoods and a great way to start your day!

Bonus: No need for highly-processed protein powder! Pumpkin seeds are high in protein and this smoothie packs 17 grams of protein!

Superfood Smoothie

1 1/2 cups coconut water

1 ripe banana

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds

1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups curly kale, de-stemmed (about 2-3 large leaves)

Blend all ingredients in Vitamix or other powerful blender. Enjoy!