Drinkin' of the Green
Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
This St. Patrick's Day, skip the green beer and sip something healthy--a Matcha Green Tea Smoothie. Frothy and delicious, it's made with matcha--the best green tea available--and loaded with good-for-you benefits. Whey protein plus low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese make it a true protein powerhouse!
Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
Servings: 1 large or 2 small
Ingredients:
Matcha green tea 1 tsp
Hot water ¼ cup
Banana ½
Coconut milk ½ cup
Low-fat cottage cheese ½ cup
Low-fat plain yogurt ½ cup
Vanilla whey protein 1 scoop
(equal to 25 g protein)
Pure vanilla extract 1 tsp
Ice 2 cups
Instructions:
Add matcha to 2 tbsp of hot water. Mix with a fork until matcha is completely dissolved. Add remaining hot water, stirring constantly. Combine all ingredients in a countertop blender. Blend on high until mixture is smooth and creamy.
Variations and Options:
To add a little zip to this already great smoothie, use ½ teaspoon fresh ginger (grated). If you are lactose intolerant or wish to avoid dairy, replace the ½ cup cottage cheese and ½ cup yogurt with ½ cup unsweetened soy milk and ½ cup water or ½ cup protein powder and ½ cup lactose-free, plain yogurt. Alternatively, you can substitute with non-cow’s milk dairy (e.g. goat’s milk).
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