Name: Matcha and Bean Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white pea beans (navy beans), drained and rinsed (canned) (250 mL); 1 cup fresh spinach (250 mL); 1 cup orange juice (250 mL); 1 bananas, medium, frozen, sliced; 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mL); 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (125 mL); 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder (15 mL); 2-4 ice cubes

Matcha and Bean Smoothie

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

A mighty matcha green tea smoothie with a secret source of protein. Spinach, banana, matcha powder and white pea beans are blended together for a thick and creamy antioxidant-rich smoothie.

Ingredients

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1 cup white pea beans (navy beans), drained and rinsed (canned) (250 mL)
1 cup fresh spinach (250 mL)
1 cup orange juice (250 mL)
1 bananas, medium, frozen, sliced
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mL)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (125 mL)
1 tbsp matcha green tea powder (15 mL)
2–4 ice cubes

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Instructions

Pour beans into a colander or strainer, rinse with cold water. Transfer beans to blender; add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Divide between 4 glasses and serve immediately.