Ingredients
1 cup frozen blueberries, plus extra for garnish
1 medium ripe banana, peeled and frozen
1 cup packed baby kale (or baby spinach)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup chilled brewed green tea
2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
¾ teaspoon lemon zest, plus extra for garnish
1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon honey (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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Combine the frozen blueberries, banana, kale, almond milk, green tea, hemp seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey (if using), and ground ginger in a high-speed blender.
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Blend until smooth, about 25–30 seconds, scraping down the sides if needed.
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Pour into a glass and garnish with extra blueberries and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Frozen fruit: Using frozen blueberries and banana gives a thick, cold smoothie without ice.
- Protein option: Add a scoop of plant-based or whey protein powder for extra energy.
- Green tea prep: Brew in advance and freeze in ice cube trays for a quick, chilled smoothie.
- Sweetness: Honey is optional. If you want a sweeter smoothie without refined sugar, add a date or a touch of maple syrup.
- Smoothie bowl: Turn this into a smoothie bowl by pouring into a bowl and topping with granola, chia seeds, or extra fruit.
- Ingredient swaps: Baby kale can be replaced with baby spinach or other mild leafy greens. Blueberries can be swapped with blackberries or raspberries for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 min