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    Home » Recipes » the daniel plan

    Creamy Green Tea and Avocado Smoothie

    Published: Jun 15, 2016 · Modified: Oct 14, 2022 by Sally Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This green tea and avocado smoothie has not one but four kinds of green goodness: avocado, spinach, green tea, and spirulina. Start your morning a healthy glass of creamy green goodness. Plus it is both anti-aging and detoxing. How can you beat that? Blend one up and find out.

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    Creamy Green Tea and Avocado Smoothie

    I've been drinking smoothies daily for the better part of 20 years so I am continually creating new combinations and flavors. Green smoothies have become a favorite. Green is good, green is healthy, and green is necessary in our diets, so why not get green going at breakfast?

    Green Smoothies?

    Maybe you've heard of green smoothies but never tried one. Possibly just the thought of a green smoothie makes you turn green and scrunch up your face. Let me assure you, let me encourage you, try them! They taste terrific. Honestly. Especially this one. It's a beautiful vivid green color and it's screaming healthy.

    Because I really want you to understand the power of whats in this smoothie, I've gone overboard listing health benefits. You can always skip to the recipe.

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    The Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea Powder

    Matcha is top quality, finely ground, whole leaf Japanese green tea. It's the famous tea used for centuries for the Japanese team ceremony. Whether we drink it as tea or add the powder to a smoothie, we consume the whole leaf and all of its goodness. Matcha is incredibly good for you.

    Matcha has an earthy, umami taste and is deep lime green in color. The health benefits of matcha include:

    • Natural cleansing and detoxifying support from the chlorophyl (why it is that beautiful green)
    • Antioxidant and anti-aging power to support our immune system and fight free radical damage to cells (from the potent phytochemical EGCG)
    • It contains the amino acid L-theanine, which studies show supports relaxation, stress reduction and improvements in mood and cognition
    • Minerals zinc, magnesium and selenium
    • Helps revs up our metabolism, supporting weight loss and management

    Buy organic matcha at health-oriented markets and online. 

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    The Health Benefits of Spirulina Powder

    Spiru-what? Spirulina is blue-algae. Now hang in there with me. Not the slimy green stuff you see in the ocean or washed up on shore. Rich, dark emerald green colored spirulina is one of earths true, original superfoods.

    • One teaspoon provides 2 grams of plant-based, complete protein
    • A wealth of chlorophyll, which helps the body to eliminate toxins and boosts the immune system
    • Vitamins and minerals such as B12, K1, K2, and A, iron, potassium, chromium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, and zinc.
    • Another powerful source of antioxidants which fight those free radicals (unstable atoms) that cause so much damage
    • Keeps your eyes healthy
    • Supports our immune systems
    • Provides healthy digestion and natural detoxification support

    You can read all about the fantastic health benefits of spirulina on the Nutrex Hawaii site (which is the brand I use). They provide tons of good information. One note - of you are iodine sensitive or allergic, do not use spirulina.

    Avocado Smoothie: The Rest of the Ingredients

    Almond Milk

    For the liquid base I use almond milk. Skip the store stuff, which often has additives you don't want like carrageenan. Homemade is SO easy. Soak raw almonds overnight and puree with fresh water in the morning. The recipe is here. Nut allergic? Try oat milk.

    Protein Powder

    Choosing protein you can go many ways from plant-based to whey; there are many options. If you are confused about buying a protein powder, read this article for help.

    More Green with Avocado & Spinach

    For healthy fat and creamy richness I use a quarter of a ripe avocado. I probably don't need to tell you about how crazy healthy avocados are, but just in case. They are full of vitamins, minerals, have more potassium than a banana, and are loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Not enough info? Would you believe those creamy little babies have protein and fiber too? Amazing. For more health benefits read here.

    And spinach? You know it's terrific for us and considered one of the world's healthiest foods.

    The Sweetened Life

    matcha avocado smoothie|AFoodCentricLife.com

    For smoothies I use Sweet Drops liquid flavored stevia drops. The vanilla creme and coconut are particularly good and the peppermint is nice too.

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    matcha avocado smoothie | AFoodCentricLife.com

    Creamy Green Tea and Avocado Smoothie

    Sally Cameron
    Start your morning a healthy glass of creamy green goodness. Blend and enjoy. If you are sensitive to almonds, try cashew milk, rice milk, or oat. See post for where to buy ingredients if you need help. For a higher fat smoothie, use ½ of an avocado (or if you have a small one). If you're iodine sensitive, skip the spirulina.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 141 kcal

    Equipment

    • blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 ounces unsweetened almond or other plant milk preferably homemade, recipe here
    • 1 large handful baby spinach or arugula
    • ¼ ripe avocado
    • 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
    • 1 teaspoon spirulina powder

    Optional

    • Liquid flavored stevia drops of choice coconut or vanilla are good
    • 3-4 ice cubes

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in a blender and start at a low speed. Build up the speed and puree until smooth and creamy. If it gets too thick, add a little more almond milk or water.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 26gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 406mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 352mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Ellie @ best blender says

      January 02, 2017 at 6:22 pm

      Yummy! This avocado smoothie is really Great! This looks delicious and I Like it! thanks for sharing…

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