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