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Fresh Green Tea Smoothie Recipe with Spinach and Pineapple for Easy Energy Boost

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A refreshing and nourishing smoothie combining brewed green tea, fresh spinach, and sweet pineapple for a gentle energy boost. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime you need a light pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) brewed green tea, cooled (Sencha or mild Japanese green tea recommended)
  • 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach, loosely packed (washed and trimmed; baby spinach works well)
  • 1 cup (150 g) pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
  • ½ ripe banana, peeled
  • ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • A handful of ice cubes (about 4-5 cubes, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew the green tea by steeping 1 green tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose leaves in 1 cup (240 ml) hot water for about 3 minutes. Avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness. Let the tea cool completely, about 15-20 minutes or chill in the fridge.
  2. While the tea cools, wash and roughly chop 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach. Peel and slice half a ripe banana. Measure out 1 cup (150 g) pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen).
  3. Add cooled green tea, spinach, pineapple, banana, and ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt into the blender. If desired, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
  4. Add a handful of ice cubes for a chilled smoothie and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors if desired.
  5. Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy with no leafy bits. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. The texture should be thick but drinkable; add more green tea if too thick.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

Notes

Use ripe pineapple for sweetness; canned pineapple can be used but watch for added sugars. For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt with coconut or almond milk yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey. Brew green tea ahead and chill to keep smoothie cold. Blend banana first with tea and yogurt for a silky base before adding greens. Adjust spinach quantity if flavor is too strong. Frozen pineapple helps chill the smoothie naturally.

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