Green Tea Lime Pie Smoothie Bowl




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


Instructions
· 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!

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