Welcome to this week’s edition of the just better.® Recipe of the Week! If you’re looking to spice up your morning routine with a smoothie that’s not only delicious but also boosts your energy levels without giving you the jitters, then our Energizer Matcha Smoothie is the perfect choice for you. Bursting with flavor and loaded with health benefits, this smoothie will kickstart your day with the added advantages of just better.® Prebiotic Fiber.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is a unique green tea powder from East Asia, celebrated for its bright green color and rich flavor. It's made by grinding whole tea leaves into a fine powder, giving it a distinct taste and texture compared to regular brewed tea.
Health Benefits of Matcha
Matcha is packed with antioxidants, notably catechins, which are known for their cancer-fighting properties and positive effects on heart health.
Matcha also enhances mood and aids in concentration. Its high levels of L-theanine help increase alpha wave activity in the brain, which can help reduce stress levels while promoting a greater sense of relaxation.
Matcha's modest caffeine content offers a smooth and sustained energy boost, avoiding the rapid crash often associated with the quick jolt from coffee.
Sustained Energy with just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
Adding just better.® Prebiotic Fiber to your Energizer Matcha Smoothie is a fantastic way to help maintain your energy throughout the day.
In our recent blog, Move More Month: How Fiber Fuels Your Body, we explore how prebiotic fiber optimizes nutrient absorption and balances blood sugar levels, which can prevent mid-day energy dips.
By adding just better.® Prebiotic Fiber, you’re not just enjoying a delicious smoothie; you’re enhancing your gut health, which is crucial for converting food into usable energy.
Energizer Matcha Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup Oat Milk
¼ Cup Organic Greek Yogurt (Or dairy free option)
1 Banana
½ cup Berries of choice (raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
1 tsp Matcha powder
2 tablespoons just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
Directions:
Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. If you prefer a colder smoothie, you can slice the banana and freeze it overnight, along with the berries of your choice.
Blend: In a blender, combine the oat milk, frozen banana, berries, matcha powder, and just better.® Prebiotic Fiber. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more oat milk to reach your desired consistency.
Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass, garnish with a few berries or a sprinkle of matcha powder on top, and enjoy immediately!
Closing Thoughts
The Energizer Matcha Smoothie isn’t just a treat for your taste buds; it’s a powerful booster for your day. The matcha provides a steady and prolonged lift, while just better.® Prebiotic Fiber ensures that this energy is sustained longer, thanks to its gut-health-promoting properties.
Enjoy this smoothie as a part of your breakfast or as a mid-day snack to recharge and refuel.
For more healthy living tips and recipes, make sure to check out our blog regularly and stay tuned for next week’s delicious adventure. Here’s to a healthier, more vibrant you!
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