Description

This Energy Burst Healthy Morning Smoothie is a nutrient-packed blend perfect for a revitalizing start to your day. Combining fat-free yogurt, refreshing fruits, and antioxidant-rich green tea, this smoothie offers a delicious balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness with a subtle caffeine boost to keep you energized all morning long.

Ingredients

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Liquids

1 cup fat free, plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup caffeinated green tea, chilled

Fruits

1 banana
1/2 cup cantaloupe, diced
1/2 cup honeydew, diced
1/2 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
1/2 cup blueberries, frozen

Vegetables and Seeds

1 cup raw kale, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon chia seeds (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the kale leaves and roughly chop them. Peel the banana and dice the cantaloupe and honeydew melon if not pre-cut. Measure out all other ingredients.
Blend Ingredients: Add fat-free plain yogurt, orange juice, chilled caffeinated green tea, banana, kale, cantaloupe, honeydew, frozen pineapple chunks, frozen blueberries, and 1 teaspoon of chia seeds into a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Garnish and Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses, sprinkle a pinch of additional chia seeds on top for texture and extra nutrition, and serve immediately chilled for the best refreshing experience.

Notes

For a thicker smoothie, use more frozen fruits or add ice cubes during blending.
The caffeine content comes from the green tea; adjust according to your preference by using decaffeinated tea if desired.
You can substitute the plain yogurt with a plant-based alternative to make this smoothie vegan.
Adding a scoop of protein powder can enhance the protein content for more sustained energy.
Consume immediately to enjoy the freshness and nutrient quality.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast Smoothie
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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