If you’re not a fan of “green things” but know you should eat them anyway, the Green Machine Smoothie is a quick and delicious way of making healthy choices without having to choke down a plate of bitter kale or bland broccoli. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the healthy way!

Serves: 1

Prep Time: 5 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 apple
  • 1 scoop Metabolic Super Protein- Vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced, skin on
  • 2 cups green grapes, around 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 bartlett pear
  • 1 cup brewed green tea
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

1) Combine cucumbers, grapes, apples, and pears in a quart-sized freezer bag. Place in the freezer until completely frozen, at least 2 hours.

2) When ready to prepare your smoothie, place the cold matcha tea in the blender, followed by the freezer pack, yogurt, avocado, greens, lime juice, and honey. Pulse a few times, then puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.