Description
A calm and energizing drink made with green tea and fruit, perfect for mornings or mid-day. Blends clean flavor with steady energy and fits into simple home routines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed green tea or 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 banana or 1 cup frozen mango/pineapple
- 1/2 cup milk or yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup ice (optional, for thickness)
- Optional: 1 tsp chia seeds
- Optional: 1/4 tsp grated ginger
- Optional: Handful of spinach
Instructions
- If using a tea bag: steep in hot (not boiling) water for 2–3 minutes, then let cool.
- In a blender, combine brewed tea or matcha with fruit, milk or yogurt, and ice.
- Add any optional ingredients like chia seeds, ginger, or spinach.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture with more tea or ice to reach desired consistency. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a gentler taste, use brewed tea instead of matcha. Keep steep time short to avoid bitterness. Use frozen fruit for a thick smoothie or fresh for a lighter blend.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg