I love getting my morning’s jumpstarted with a refreshing, nutritious smoothie. I found this one from a blog I love, Kathy’s Happy Healthy Life. The ingredients are simple yet compelling with matcha, watermelon, banana and almond milk. I couldn’t resist giving it a go!
This recipe came together in a flash. I did swap the recommended soy milk for almond milk.
A few tips: When making smoothies, I always always ALWAYS peel and cut my bananas into bite-sized pieces before storing in the freezer. This gives smoothies a thick, creamy, decadent texture. I also froze the watermelon in portions as well to make it easier to assemble in the morning. You can even ‘cheat’ here by buying it pre-cut and then portioning out.
I also like to add in my liquid slowly. I make my smoothies in a NutriBullet and only fill the liquid up slowly and continue to add in more. I like my smoothies really thick – e.g. able to eat with a spoon – as I find them more satisfying and filling this way.
Not familiar with matcha? While matcha tea has become well known, it was traditionally consumed in Japan and used in traditional tea ceremonies. Now, matcha has gone mainstream and is used in everything from lattes, to baked goods and even smoothies. It does have caffeine – less than a traditional coffee, but reportedly lasts far longer.
The nutritional stats for this recipe are good, clocking in at calories: 276, fat: 5g, protein: 9g, fiber: 7g Rich in vitamins A and C and calcium (calculated by Kathy). For the full recipe, visit Kathy’s Happy Healthy Life blog.
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