Green tea smoothie

Green tea smoothie

Here’s an easy recipe for a green tea smoothie. It’s a snap to make, using matcha powdered green tea. It comes courtesy of about.com. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 peeled, frozen banana (preferably a very ripe banana)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk, coconut milk creamer or other dairy alternative.
  • 1/2 tsp. good quality matcha powder
  • (Optional) 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • (Optional) Sweetener to taste

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 4 minutes

Yield: Makes one serving

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a blender.

Blend until the mixture is smooth and even, stopping to stir if necessary.

* You may find that it’s easier to blend if you add the matcha powder before the milk or dairy alternative.