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The Greenest Smoothie

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The Greenest SmoothiePeden & Munk

A vegan's delight, with a gentle bonus buzz from the matcha.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

1 banana, frozen, cut into 1" pieces
1 cup frozen pineapple pieces
1 cup fresh parsley, spinach, or kale leaves
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
1 teaspoon agave syrup (nectar)
1 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

Ingredient info:

Matcha is available at Japanese markets and online.

Preparation

  1. Purée banana, pineapple, parsley, almond milk, almond butter, flaxseed oil, agave, matcha, and ginger in a blender. Sweeten with more agave, if desired.

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