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Green Tea Honeydew Smoothie

May 1, 2016

This green tea honeydew smoothie is loaded with the healing powers and health benefits of matcha! Light, sweet, and refreshing, it makes the perfect gluten-free, vegan power breakfast.

Green Tea Honeydew Smoothie

Hi and happy Sunday! How is your weekend going? Yesterday Alex and I went to a baby shower for some friends who are about to have twin boys. It was at Westchester Burger Co. and I basically stuffed myself with all the delicious things. This was our second coed baby shower this spring, and I have to say, I love the new twist on tradition. It’s so sweet to see the excitement (and nervousness) of the dads-to-be! 
 
Tonight we are having a bunch of friends and their kids over for a casual early dinner. I was going to make meatballs, but Trish from Rhubarbarians recently left a lovely comment about how much she enjoyed these carrot and avocado tacos, so I changed my mind at the last minute and decided to make roasted veggie tacos instead. I’m going to pair them with a quinoa-corn salad (stay tuned for the recipe!) and strawberry rhubarb crisp for dessert. Cue the food coma. 
 
With such a busy eating social calendar, I’m making an effort to keep my breakfasts light, healthy, and energizing. This week’s Smoothie Sunday recipe is for a green tea honeydew smoothie that I’ve been drinking pretty much nonstop since I first developed the recipe. I love it because it only uses half of a frozen banana instead of a whole one, and there are no other “heavy” ingredients (nut butter, maple syrup, etc.) that would add a lot of calories. The flavor is so sweet, juicy, and refreshing. Plus it’s loaded with all the health benefits of green tea, a powerful antioxidant. 
 
I hope you have a relaxing night (I see House of Cards in my future) and don’t forget to check back later this week. I’ve got lots of delicious stuff in the works 🙂
 

Green Tea Honeydew Smoothie

Green Tea Honeydew Smoothie
2016-04-30 10:10:49
Serves 1
This light, refreshing smoothie is loaded with antioxidants thanks to matcha (green tea powder). You can find it at most upscale grocery stores, like Whole Foods.
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Ingredients
  1. 1/2 large banana, peeled, frozen, and cut into chunks
  2. 3/4 cup diced honeydew melon
  3. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  4. 1/2 cup loosely packed baby spinach or kale
  5. 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  6. 1 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)
  7. 4-5 large ice cubes
  8. Granola and extra diced honeydew, for serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine the banana, honeydew, almond milk, chia seeds, matcha, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with some granola and diced melon, if desired.
By Turnip the Oven
Turnip the Oven https://turniptheoven.com/
This green tea honeydew smoothie is loaded with the healing powers and health benefits of matcha! Light, sweet, and refreshing, it makes the perfect gluten-free, vegan power breakfast.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Drinks Tagged With: green tea, honeydew, matcha, smoothie

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Comments

  1. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

    May 1, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    I love to use frozen bananas in my recipes, the flavor is so much sweeter than using even a very ripe banana. I don’t know why, maybe something about the freezing process. Do you know why? Honeydew is one of my favorites! I’m going to have to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!

  2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    May 1, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    What an elegant, delicate smoothie. I love it!

  3. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    May 1, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    I love the way matcha makes me feel but I really can’t deal with the smell when its in poweder form. This smoothie sounds fantastic. Way better than just brewing it with water or milk 🙂

  4. Elizabeth says

    May 1, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    MMm this is a mouthwatering recipe idea! Such a beautiful green colour too. I have a neglected jar of matcha in my fridge – I will be trying this recipe once I get a melon!

  5. Keith @ How's it Lookin? says

    May 1, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I gotta try this. I never had a green tea smoothie, thanks a lot

  6. Amanda | Chew Town says

    May 1, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    I love green tea but have never thought to put it in a smoothie! I love the colour when combined with the honeydew and think the combination would be wonderful.

  7. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    May 1, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    love this smoothie. haven’t used honeydew in my green smoothies before but it looks great and something i have to try!

  8. Catherine says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:44 am

    This is my kind of smoothie!! How refreshing and satisfying…I can’t wait to make this and sit outside! xo, Catherine

  9. bella says

    May 14, 2017 at 2:11 am

    yummy! this is a mouthwatering recipe idea! I love the color as well.

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