Matcha Avocado Green Smoothie
Creamy, spicy, and nutritious green smoothie with a twist!
Daily recipe · February 21, 2023
A little about this dish
This recipe is an interesting twist on a classic smoothie, featuring seasonal and unexpected ingredients from different cuisines. The key ingredients are matcha, avocado, spinach, coconut milk, and ginger, which come together to create a creamy, delicious and nutritious smoothie with a touch of sweetness and a hint of spice.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Avocado — 1 large — peeled and pitted
- Fresh spinach leaves — 1 cup — packed
- Matcha powder — 2 tsp
- Unsweetened coconut milk — 2 cups
- Fresh ginger — 1-inch piece — peeled and grated
- Honey or maple syrup — 1 tbsp — (optional)
- Ice —
- Shredded coconut — — for serving
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥑🍃🍵🥥🧄🍯🌪️🌬️Add the avocado, spinach, matcha powder, coconut milk, grated ginger, and honey or maple syrup (if using) to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
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Step 2 — ❄️🧊🌪️Add ice cubes and blend until desired consistency is reached.
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Step 3 — 🍹🥥🥥🌴Pour into glasses and top with shredded coconut. Serve immediately.
A final fox tip
Matcha is a type of green tea with a unique taste and powerful antioxidants. It's also a source of caffeine, so this smoothie is a great way to start your day or boost your energy during the afternoon. You can add or substitute other seasonal fruits or veggies to this recipe, like mango, pineapple, or kale. Kids can help by washing and measuring the ingredients, and pressing the blender button (with supervision).