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Energizing Green Tea Smoothie
Posted by Phuong on Jun 26th, 2011

Koni Endurance Green Tea
Koni Endurance Green Tea


You're going to love this antioxidant packed fruit and vegetable smoothie, even if you're not a vegetable lover! The strawberries and pineapple juice are so sweet and flavorful that you won't even taste the greens. The infusion of Koni Endurance green tea helps to build your immune system with its antioxidants, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, reduces the risk of getting cancer, and helps to burn fat. In addition, the nutrients and vitamins from the fruits and veggies will satisfy your cravings and provide you with lasting energy throughout the day.

I use spinach for the majority of my green smoothies because it is truly a super food! Spinach is an excellent source of iron, calcium, beta carotene, vitamin C and important minerals. It is very high in phytonutrients that act as anti-cancer agents and blood sugar stabilizers. It is also high in potassium and folic acid, both of which reduce the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. One of only two vegetables that contain co-enzyme Q10, spinach is essential for muscle strength and heart health.

You can no longer make excuses for not having enough time to make something healthy. This is a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and tea. All you have to do is throw everything in a blender, puree until smooth, and enjoy!



spinach
Fresh spinach leaves


Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 cups of Koni Endurance Green Tea chilled
  • 2 cups of your choice of milk. I prefer almond, rice, soy, or coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup of pineapple juice or a cup of fresh pineapple
  • 1 teaspoon of honey (or agave nectar)
  • 2 handfuls of spinach ( use at least 2 cups)
  • a few sprigs of parsley, leaves and stems
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup of strawberries or blueberries


    Directions:

    1. Brew 1.5 tsp of green tea per 1/2 cup of loose leaf Koni Endurance Green Tea. Steep for 5 minutes then leave it in the refrigerator to chill.
    2. Combine everything in the blender, including the chilled green tea, and puree until smooth.
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    Comments
  • Jalal Hameed Bhatti Says: July 20th, 2011, 2:55am Wow I liked it and stumbled upon it.
  • Phuong Says: June 27th, 2011, 11:40am Oh thanks for catching that! I just updated it in the blog. * Add 1 handful of spinach. Have a great day Anna!
  • Anna Mortensen Says: June 26th, 2011, 11:35pm It sounds yummy, too yummy... I think you left the spinach out of the recipe. :)
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