Superfood green smoothie

Name: Superfood green smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 cups baby spinach; 2 cups frozen chunks of mango; 1 frozen banana, halved; 2 cups kefir; 2 tbsp chia seeds, plus more for garnish (optional); 1 tsp matcha green tea powder, plus more for garnish (optional); 1 tbsp honey, (optional); 1/2 cup water

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Makes2 to 3 servings

The bitterness of matcha enhances creamy, sweet foods such as smoothies—like this Superfood Green Smoothie. Photo, Erik Putz.

Ingredients

4 cups baby spinach
2 cups frozen chunks of mango
1 frozen banana, halved
2 cups kefir
2 tbsp chia seeds, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 tsp matcha green tea powder, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 tbsp honey, (optional)
1/2 cup water

Instructions

WHIRL spinach, mango, banana, kefir, chia, matcha, honey and water in a blender until smooth. Pour into glasses. Garnish with more chia seeds and matcha.

Chatelaine Quickies: Green goddess smoothie bowl

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 217, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 34g, Fat 6g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 110mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.

Kitchen Tip: Peel overripe bananas, wrap in plastic wrap, then freeze to use in smoothies.

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