Green Tea, Apple, and Wheatgrass Smoothie
This green tea, apple, and wheatgrass smoothie with superfoods is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients to detox and give you energy.
Ingredients
- 1 green tea bag
- 1 cup (240ml) boiled water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) unfiltered apple juice
- 1 cup (44g) firmly packed baby spinach
- 1 medium-sized banana
- 3 tablespoons sprouted chia seed powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon hemp protein powder
- 2 teaspoons wheatgrass powder
- Pinch of Celtic sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon probiotic powder (optional, see notes)
- 2 cups (320g) frozen pineapple
Instructions
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Steep the tea bag in the water for 1 minute, and remove tea bag. Allow to cool.
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Throw the tea and the other ingredients into your blender, and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth.
Recipe Notes
*Probiotic Powder - I add 1/2 teaspoon of probiotic powder to all smoothies to replenish stores of healthy bacteria for immunity, digestion, detox, and to balance the acidic effects of high-sugar fruits and other sweeteners. The really potent probiotics require refrigeration. If you have capsules, break the shell and release the powder. Unsweetened probiotic-rich liquids like kefirs (water, coconut water, milk varieties) or kombucha make wonderful health-promoting additions to shakes, too.
*Celtic Sea Salt - I add a pinch (or more) of this alkalizing, mineral-rich salt to all smoothies to boost the natural flavor of fruits and veggies; temper the acidity of sweet fruits and sweeteners; stimulate the lymphatic system; replenish electrolytes; aid digestion; and help the body access energy. I do not recommend adding common table salt which is generally heated to extreme temperatures, iodized, bleached, processed, and refined. This salt does not have the same benefits. If you have a health condition that requires you to limit your sodium intake consult your doctor before adding salt to your smoothies.
Recipe from Navitas Organics
Photo by Trent Lanz; styling by Alicia Buszczak