Have you ever tried making a smoothie with chilled green tea? When it’s cold outside I usually drink several cups of warm green tea during the day. It comforts my tummy, improves my digestion and it helps me to focus. I always prepare an extra-large pot of tea so I can use chilled leftovers to boost the taste and nutritional value of my breakfast smoothies like this Winter Beauty Antioxidant Smoothie. It’s creamy, sweet and packed with vitamins and minerals! Thanks to the addition of avocado, it will keep you full and energized longer. Enjoy it as a quick breakfast on the go, a healthy post-workout snack or a sweet pick-me-up treat in the afternoon.
Winter Beauty Antioxidant Smoothie
SERVES: 1 person (breakfast) – 2 people (light snack)
EQUIPMENT: blender
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of chilled green tea (or rooibos tea, water, almond milk…)
1 cup of berries, frozen or fresh
2 medium blood oranges
½ ripe avocado, pitted
2 to 3 small dates, pitted and soaked for at least 10 minutes in warm water (or pure liquid Stevia to taste)
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon of spirulina powder
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the tea, berries, blood orange, avocado, dates, hemp seeds, vanilla extract and spirulina in a blender. Blend until smooth.
JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:
- This smoothie is really creamy and thick. Feel free to add more chilled tea if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Hemp seeds are an excellent source of plant-based protein and omega-3-fats. You can add them to any shake or smoothie to boost the nutritional value.
- Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae. It is packed with protein, B-vitamins and antioxidants that will help to reduce inflammation and protect you against free radicals. Great news for your skin, hair, nails and overall health!
Now I would love to hear from you! What’s your favorite breakfast smoothie at the moment? Do you have a favorite combination of fruits or greens? Let me know by leaving a comment down below.
