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!