It’s still National Hot Tea Month for one more day, but there’s always time for a cool, loose-leaf treat–especially when it’s this good. If you’ve resolved to be healthier this year, drink more tea, and get your mornings jump started the right way, here’s an easy-to-make smoothie that’ll help you do just that.
This recipe, originally from A Harmony Healing, packs a nutritious punch, serves two people, and can easily incorporate your favorite green tea. In fact, if you’re feeling like experimenting in the kitchen, you could even pick up a handy green tea sampler and easily set yourself up for a week’s worth of tasty variations on this recipe.
If you’re a big green tea fan already (or just starting to discover it), stay tuned for information about a Tea 101 event in February that’ll center specifically on green tea. In the meantime, try out this smoothie recipe and enjoy a healthy energy boost.
Green Tea Mango Energy Smoothie
(from A Harmony Healing)
Vegan, Gluten-Free
Serves 2
2 cups chilled green tea
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 cups cubed mango
1 organic banana
3 cups organic baby spinach
1/8 teaspoon green stevia or 1 packet stevia
Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy immediately.
