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.
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
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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 large banana, peeled, frozen, and cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup diced honeydew melon
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup loosely packed baby spinach or kale
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)
- 4-5 large ice cubes
- Granola and extra diced honeydew, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
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Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says
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!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
What an elegant, delicate smoothie. I love it!
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
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 🙂
Elizabeth says
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!
Keith @ How's it Lookin? says
I gotta try this. I never had a green tea smoothie, thanks a lot
Amanda | Chew Town says
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.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
love this smoothie. haven’t used honeydew in my green smoothies before but it looks great and something i have to try!
Catherine says
This is my kind of smoothie!! How refreshing and satisfying…I can’t wait to make this and sit outside! xo, Catherine
bella says
yummy! this is a mouthwatering recipe idea! I love the color as well.