- Melody Hartzler
- August 19, 2020
Strawberry Green Tea Smoothie
I’m working through the first course of the Institute of Functional Medicine. Yesterday’s lecturer mentioned using green tea to blend her smoothies for help with reducing excess estrogen. So I thought why not try it! Many of you wanted the recipe so I typed it up for you. Note that smoothies are generally very forgiving and I don’t always measure exactly so don’t worry about being precise!
Strawberry Green Tea Smoothie
Green tea is a known antioxidant and also has been associated with lower levels of estradiol and estrone. So if you are looking to balance hormones or have a little healthy pick me up with your smoothie, it is a great option for your liquid to blend. If caffeine doesn't do well with your body, you can also find organic decaffeinated green tea.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 2 Scoops Protein Powder I used Strawberry LifeShake from Shaklee. Vanilla would work well too! Or even a flavorless collagen protein.
- 1/2-1 cup Frozen Strawberries Depending on how sweet you would like it.
- 2 cups Brewed organic green tea (this is what my coffee mugs hold!)
- 1/2 Ripe Avocado makes it creamy and healthy fat!
- 1 Scoop Greens powder or spinach Makes it extra nutritious!
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Add to your blender and blend!
Recipe Notes
We love the Blendtec. We have had this one for years! You can also get the single serving blender cup for the base that is perfect for 1 serving smoothies.
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