Does your metabolism feel sluggish? We have the perfect green smoothie for you—one that’ll give you an energy and metabolic boost when you need it most. Say hello to our Metabolism Boosting Green Smoothie!
Green tea is one of our favorite ways to consume caffeine. It gives you a mellow energy boost that lasts for hours, thanks to l-theanine. L-theanine is an amino acid that reduces cortisol levels (goodbye, stress!), boosts mood, and even helps you sleep better.
That’s why this smoothie is refreshing and energizing, but won’t give you an afternoon crash like a big cup of coffee. The combination of caffeine and l-theanine creates the clear, slow-burning energy you need on a brain-foggy, slow-moving kind of day.
Green tea is also rich in antioxidants, which helps reduce cancer risk and increase heart health.
And the true star of the show here are the polyphenols in this tea that naturally jumpstart your metabolism. Studies show that these specific antioxidants help increase fat-burning capacity and are great for blood sugar balance. Talk about a multi-talented tea!
To make this powerhouse smoothie truly delicious, we added some other heavy-hitting foods: Blueberries add sweetness and even more antioxidants. Walnuts and flaxseeds add creaminess, fiber, and lots of omega-3 fats. Spinach, because we love fiber and who would we be if we didn’t throw some leafy greens in there? And finally, the MCTs in coconut oil add an extra helping hand for your metabolism.
This impressive combination of ingredients makes for a tasty smoothie that’s full of fiber, antioxidants, and will help balance your blood sugar while igniting your metabolism.
Start incorporating this Metabolism Boosting Green Smoothie into your daily routine and let us know how it goes. We love hearing from you!
With love and green smoothies,
The Conscious Cleanse Team
Green Tea Citrus Slimmer Smoothie
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Keep Fit Organic Green Tea from The Tea Spot, brewed and cooled *(see brewing instructions below)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup spinach
- ¼ cup almonds or walnuts, soaked overnight then drained
- 1 tbsp flaxseed
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup ice
Instructions:
In a high speed blender combine tea, blueberries, spinach, almonds, flaxseed, coconut oil, cinnamon, and ice, and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
*To brew the tea steep 1 tsp. of tea in 8 ounces of boiling water for 3 minutes.
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Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.
Getting off caffeine right now… Boy is it hard! Why did I ever start drinking it again after being caffeine-free for over two years?!?!!!
I will definitely give this smoothie a try!
Stumbling the post!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
We feel your pain, Andrea. You’ve got this! Let us know what you think of the smoothie.
I actually first learned about the Conscious cleanse through the Tea Spot! I ordered all the different teas and enjoyed them a lot, so I thought I would give the cleanse a try. So glad I did. :) Can’t wait to try this recipe tomorrow morning.
Kristina
YAY, Kristina, We are so excited you found us! Let us know what you think of the smoothie once you try it.
I have hypothyroidism so, eating spinach raw is hard on my thyroid. Could I lightly steam the spinach, or should I replace with something else like Romaine? Thanks, Sandy
Hi Sandy, Great question. You could do either, though I think the romaine would taste better since the flavor of spinach changes when it’s heated. If you give it a try, let us know what you think.