Matcha Fauxba Tea Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup ice
• 1 orange (Peeled and quartered)
• 1 Asian pear (Very ripe; peeled, quartered, and cored)
• 4 oz silken tofu (Do not substitute soft or firm tofu)
• 1 tsp matcha powder (Use 1–2 teaspoons)
• 0.25 cup water (Plus extra as needed to adjust consistency)
• 0.5 cup blueberries (Fresh or thawed frozen; for the glasses)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the baby spinach, ice, orange, Asian pear, silken tofu, matcha powder, and water to a blender in that order.

2. 2

   Process on low speed until the mixture is combined but still coarse in texture, about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender jar as needed.

3. 3

   Gradually increase the blender speed to high and process until the smoothie is completely smooth, about 90 seconds.

4. 4

   Adjust the smoothie’s consistency with extra water as needed.

5. 5

   Divide the blueberries between 2 glasses.

6. 6

   Top the blueberries with the smoothie and serve.

Notes

If storing, keep the smoothie mixture and blueberries separate; combine them when ready to serve. Serve with a wide straw for a faux-boba drinking experience.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• smoothie
• vegetarian
• vegan
• dairy-free
• gluten-free
• no-cook
• healthy