Have you ever had a cold brew in the afternoon for that quick energy buzz only to find yourself feeling nervous and shakey, but still low in energy? Lately, we have been shifting away from the afternoon coffee drink to energizing green smoothies, and iced matcha lattes – and we love it.

Perfect for an anytime of day pick-me-up, this Energizing Green Smoothie is full of healthy ingredients for high energy and focus! Made with fruits, spinach, matcha green tea, and bee pollen, this is an easy Green Smoothie that you will love to drink!

Energy Boosting Ingredients:

Three of our favorite energy boosters for smoothies are hemp seeds, matcha powder, and bee pollen. Hemp seeds are a great source of protein and essential fatty acids. These tiny seeds have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, soothe symptoms of PMS and menopause, and aid in digestion. Matcha is a high-quality powdered green tea that is naturally energizing and is considered to have the highest antioxidant value of any food found in nature. A single serving of matcha promotes a sense of calmness while improving memory and concentration. Bee pollen is a hot new superfood and we love it’s incredible nutrient profile that includes B vitamins (we refer to them as “the feel-good vitamins”), minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and protein.

Energizing Green Smoothie

Serves two

Ingredients:

1 cucumber
2 lemons
1/2 avocado
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger
2 cups baby spinach
1 1/2 cups coconut milk or nut milk of your choice
2 Tbsp hemp seeds
1 Tbsp Bee Pollen (we love B.Fueled Bee Pollen)
1 tsp. matcha powder (we love Your Super Power Matcha)
1 date
Ice cubes

Directions:

1. Prep the ingredients. Slice the cucumber, halve and seed the lemons, halve and pit the avocado, and peel the ginger. Measure out the spinach, coconut milk, hemp seeds, and matcha powder.

2. Blend ingredients until smooth, adding a splash more coconut milk or water if needed. Add another date for sweetness, if desired.