Shake Your Matcha-Maker

If you like green tea, I Matcha covered!  Matcha literally means powdered tea. It is a finely ground powder of specifically grown and processed green tea.

Because there are many health benefits of Matcha Tea, I've recently decided to incorporate it into some of my smoothies.  Did you know that ONE serving of matcha tea is nutritinally equal to TEN cups of regulary brewed green tea! Whatttttttt! That is crazy! When you drink matcha you ingest the entire leaf and receive 100% of the nutrients of the leaf. Matcha, high in antioxidants,  also boosts metabolism and burns calories, detoxifies, calms and relaxes the body, enhances mood, provides tons of vitamins, and many more! 

Here are two recipes that include Matcha Tea and are super yummy!

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MATCHA GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE BOWL

Reduces belly bloat!!!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pineapple, frozen (high in enzymes and known to reduce inflammation)

1 banana, frozen (high in potassium, which helps regulate the body's electrolyte levels and flush out sodium)

¼ English cucumber, cubed (supports digestion and hydration, flushing excess salt from the body)

1 tablespoon pure matcha powder (so many benefits omg!)

1 inch piece peeled ginger root (known to help with bloating and digestion)

1/2 cup coconut water (helps to regulate hydration and remove excess salt)

TOPPINGS:

Banana, pineapple, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and dragon fruit!

PREPARATION

1. Put all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. Add more coconut water as needed. For a thicker consistency, add more ice.

2. Serve and enjoy!

ICED MATCHA GREEN TEA LATTE

This is a great pre-workout drink because it energizes without that jittery caffeine feeling. Or just an anytime drink because it is so yummy and healthy!

INGREDIENTS

12 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk.

1 1/2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder

2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar

splash pure vanilla extract

PREPARATION

Place all ingredients in blender until all matcha powder is dissolved (about 30 seconds) Taste, and add more sweetener if desired. Pour over ice.