St. Patrick’s Day is coming up! Are you doing anything fun? I’m hosting a get together on Tuesday, so I’ve been planning a green themed menu to serve on the big day.
Smoothie bowls have been quite the sensation for a long time now, but I think this might be only the second smoothie bowl I’ve made. The truth is, I just love the efficiency of throwing things into a blender and guzzling it down in a glass – a few minutes seems to be all the time I have in the morning. I don’t want to fuss with smoothie bowls. But I figured it would be nice for a special themed breakfast! Plus, sometimes I need to remind myself not to inhale my food and sitting down to a bowl helps me slooooow down a bit. So instead of taking me 20 seconds to inhale it now takes me 60 (breastfeeding hunger is no joke). Anyway, this bowl is a nutritious way to kick off the day, especially if you plan on indulging later on!
The flavour is inspired by the popular Key Lime Pie, but with a green tea twist. Get it – TEA lime pie instead of KEY? I truly outdid myself with this title, I know. Imagine what I could do on a full night’s sleep?!
Ok joking aside, Matcha Green Tea Powder happens to pair lovely with banana and avocado, but it’s an optional booster ingredient so not to worry if you don’t have any on hand. The smoothie is still amazing without it. However, if you do stock Matcha it adds a wonderful energizing element to smoothies and a nice antioxidant boost. Since it’s fairly bitter, a little bit goes a long way; I only used 1/4 teaspoon in this smoothie. If you don’t think you will consume a whole tin, you might want to try out the single serving packs that are available in many grocery stores now. I store my opened tin in the fridge for maximum freshness.
The hydrating base is made up with coconut water which might be a great way to start the day if you plan on indulging in drinks later on. A frozen banana and avocado make it ultra creamy and lightly sweet, while lime juice and lots of zest give it a tangy, aromatic kick. It’s basically all of my favourite flavours wrapped into one kick butt smoothie bowl! We all know that smoothie bowls are so fun because of all the toppings you get to add, so I topped my bowl with melted coconut butter (which solidifies upon hitting the cold smoothie), granola, hemp hearts, and large flake coconut. I purposely made the smoothie on the thicker side so the toppings would sit nicely on the top and not sink through – that’s key!
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Green Tea Lime Pie Smoothie Bowl
Yield
2 cups (500 mL)
Prep time
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
This is one of my all-time favourite smoothie bowls—and it's one of the most popular on the blog! Dig into the tropical flavours of lime, coconut, banana, and avocado with some baby spinach and Matcha green tea powder thrown in for an extra boost. The flavour reminds me of a creamy, tart, and sweet Key Lime Pie!
Ingredients
For the smoothie:
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut water
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1/4 cup avocado
- 2 teaspoons lime zest*
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (20 mL) fresh lime juice
- 2 to 3 ice cubes
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) pure maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Matcha green tea powder
Topping ideas:
- Granola**
- Sliced banana and mango
- Melted coconut butter
- Large flake dried coconut
- Lime zest
- Hemp hearts
Directions
- Add all the smoothie ingredients into a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- Pour into a bowl and sprinkle on the toppings of your choice. Enjoy with a spoon!
Tip:
- * It's easiest to zest the lime before juicing.
- ** For a homemade granola recipe, try the Ultimate Nutty Granola Clusters in The Oh She Glows Cookbook (page 31), my Lightened Up Summer Granola, or The Perfect Granola (found in The Oh She Glows app).
Nutrition Information
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You had me at matcha! I don’t know how you do it, but always a home run!
The recipe is saved ! Looks delicious :)
Thanks for sharing,
With love,
Hayley
http://thelifestylemenu.co.uk/
Healthy and delicious! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
hi, this green tea lime pie smoothie bowl looks amazing!!! I don’t see the recipe though–the recipe that follows the picture is for the nut free dream cups. Maybe it’s just the time change and I’m not truly awake yet?
I will have to try this on the weekend, I’m so excited!
Will have to wait till the weekend too, so I have the time to get it right. Nifty title, play on words and all. Love eating Key Lime Pie in Key West Florida but it does nothing for my girlish figure. And even though Spanx now makes men’s products, my wife had forbidden me from checking them out. Never heard of Matcha Green Tea Powder but will have to check out all our health food stores to see if I can get some.
Tom, you can find matcha in several places, but you’ll want to get high quality product! I’ve been using matcha from Steeped Tea–it’s a direct sales company in the USA and Canada. Maybe check online to see if there’s a consultant near you? Their prices are really comparable and the quality is top notch, basically some of the better matcha you can get outside Japan!
This looks delicious Angela and I always find smoothie bowls are so much fun!
Green tea lime pie? That sounds really yummy!!! :P
This is such a good idea, I’m yet to try smoothie or acai bowls so will have to give it a blend!
Lauren x
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I love smoothie bowls!! This recipe sounds yummy!!
Love this interesting combination and the TEA lime pie concept :) Plus it’s such a gorgeous shade of green. Perfect for St. Patrick’s day. And a drizzle of melted coconut butter! One of my favorite indulgences, and I always find they make smoothie bowls more filling :-P
I am so intrigued by this recipe and by smoothie bowls in general (I’ve honestly never heard of them)… thinking this is one recipe I’ll definitely have to try at some point.
-E
I couldn’t love the ingredients of this any more than I do! And, I like a thick smoothie that requires a spoon. Fabulous and festive creation!! :) Have a lovely day!
I’m always more of a smoothie in a glass kind of girl also, but this looks fabulous so I may just have to change my ways!! I am excited to give this a try.
Looks yummy and just in time for St. Patty’s Day!
Do you have a brand of matcha you recommend? I’ve been through a handful that aren’t too expensive and I’ve yet to find one I love.
This sounds absolutely delicious! Key Lime Pie is one of my weaknesses, but living in California, I’m limited on my options. I’ll definitely be giving this a try sooner rather than later!
Ive been craving a lot of lemon and lime lately; maybe bc it is starting to warm up some? I had a lemon pistachio donut the other night and it was so good. I definitely need to check this out!
How fun! Gorgeous pics!
This smoothie looks incredible! I love adding matcha to smoothies! And with avocado?! I’m sure it’s so creamy and delicious! Can’t wait to try!
PS the title is AMAZING! so good
I made it this afternoon & loved every sip! So divine! :)
That was fast! Thanks for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed it!
Ooh yes! x