Hey, hey summers here! And I totally just ordered a new black bikini to prove it.
I also cut my air conditioning on for the first time of the year and have the beginnings of tan lines from last weekend’s kayaking adventure.
Summer is a beautiful thing.
And so are these smoothies! They’re a super refreshing blend of green tea, juicy honeydew melon and banana with a touch of almond milk and honey.
Just one sip and you’ll be addicted like me…and that’s a fact.
If you’re one of those people that are freaking out right now, asking “where’s the protein??!”, please calm yourselves. This smoothie isn’t meant to be one of those beefcake-post-workout-green-machine-protein-bomb smoothies.
It’s quite the opposite actually. It’s a smoothie you sip while you bake, a smoothie you sip with a sandwich for lunch, a smoothie you sip while getting a pedicure, a smoothie you sip while driving down the road with the top down and sweet tunes blasting.
No, this smoothie isn’t intended to be a meal replacement although I have half a mind to add a big scoop of almond butter to the blend next time around.
Green tea smoothies = the new sangria
minus the hangover for optimal sipping power.
And, like a black bikini, never goes out of style.
Green Tea Smoothies
serves 1-2
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1/2 large honeydew melon, cut into chunks
3/4 cup strong brewed green tea (use two tea bags and seep for ten minutes)
1 tsp honey
1/4 cup almond milk
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Sip while wearing a bikini for ultimate benefits.
Time:
5 minutes
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I love this. I found out awhile ago that Starbucks sweetens their green tea latte’s with melon flavored syrup… and since then I’ve wanted to make something just like this smoothie! Can’t wait to try.
Never thought about melon. Could you use something else?
Either way – I like the blue straws!
Uh…I don’t think that adding nut butter would qualify it as a meal though?
Hand me one of these as I am soaking up sun at the pool please.
Also, thank you for addressing the silly protein obsession. We can only absorb and use so much at one time, people!
Oooh…..these photos are soooo tantalizing
I could go for one o’ these right now. Lovely recipe Jenna!
Jenna the smoothie looks awesome and I love the color of it and the teal straw with the teal in the tablecloth…oh, it’s so cute and summery and just so pretty!
I love using tea or kefir or pomegranate juice or some semi “non-standard” ingredients in my smoothies. Makes it more fun that way. And I never look at them as meal replacements, either. Just as beverages to sip.
CAn’t wait to hear about your new bikini!
Green polka dot tablelcoth = adorable, fun, summery, and I want one!
And I wouldn’t mind trying a green tea smoothie, too!
Jenna, this sounds AMAZING!!!!
These sound so light and delicious Jenna! I agree, summer and smoothies are both beautiful things!
Looks like a great way to get the green tea health benefits + some! Yum!
Yeaha! smoothies not for work-outs or after work-outs
thank-you! ahah and this one sounds delish!!!! Ps-I love the chalkboard/ingredient pics! You’ve been added to my blogroll 
Sounds good! Maybe minus the melon. I’ve made smoothies with melon before and I find they taste kinda…weird.
Yum! I super impressed by the melon. I think that actually would add so much to the smoothie… And perhaps a little rum???
OH! I need to make this STAT!
i love everything you make……but I am too lazy to make it! (or too busy with 3 kids) so maybe you could just move in with me! keep up the good work:)
Refreshing and YUM… with simply delightful accompanying photos that just make me want to whip one up right now, and imagine that I am basking in the sunshine/warmth you are enjoying on the West Coast.
I need one of these and a pool and some sun. Stat.
Mmmm……I’ll have to make this soon. I’ve been drinking a lot of iced green tea lately.
This looks like the perfect summer smoothie! Can’t wait to try it out
This would be a nice change from my spinach smoothies – looks completely refreshing!
Melon sounds interesting! Matcha green tea powder would also be a nice addition to boost the green tea content! I don’t know how well it would go with the melon though. Almond butter definitely sounds fitting. I want it to be summer…NOW!
I’ve added coffee to my smoothies since forever, but I’ve never though to add tea! Genius!
The smoothie looks delicious — and I’m sure if you added some protein powder + nut butter you could pass it off as a beefcake protein shake
I love the addition of honeydew! Totally kicks Sbucks green tea latte’s butt
I love both green tea and honeydew melon, so I will definitely be giving this a try!
I have to try this
Love it, especially the beef cake, protein comments. I thought I was the only one not on the “protein boosting bandwagon.” Just think, what did the world do before protein powder? Sigh* the horror!
I don’t love green tea, but put it in a smoothie and sign me up! Such fun color!
this looks so refreshing! glad you had fun in tahoe…..i used to live in the truckee and it is so beautiful.
I am on a smoothie kick! This flavor looks great!
I love how refreshing this is! I’m not usually all about green tea, but I can’t wait to try this!
Oh my gosh, this looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!
Hip smoothie, Jenna! I’ll bet the green tea/honey/melon/banana combo tastes delicious, I can imagine that working incredibly well. One could make this with matcha powder instead too, for a thicker texture. Mmm.
Insane! I love adding green tea to my smoothies but I HAVE to try adding melon next time. I haven’t even had a honeydew yet this season. I’m getting one next grocery store trip for sure. And I totally agree, some smoothies are just fine being light, fresh and not for a post-workout energy pump.
This smoothie looks so great and refreshing! I love how it doesn’t have protein in it, because sometimes I don’t want to be filled up, I just want a smoothie. And the flavors sound amazing!
This sounds like a real thirst-quencher with the added bonus of anti-oxidants! Yay!
Love this! I don’t need beefcake protein either
Love it. Can’t wait to get my blender so I can try this!
I never use melon in smoothies for some reason, but I totally should. This sounds really good
“please calm yourselves”- ha! I actually did notice the lack of protein and then I remembered, oh right, most smoothies are actually just drinks. They don’t all have to be meals! Anyway this looks delicious and I’m definitely going to try it with breakfast. Or lunch.
Wow, Jenna!! That smoothie looks completely refreshing… and so light and summery! I’m heading to the grocery store now for the ingredients so I can sip this during my afternoon at the park with a blanket and a good book. Thank you for rocking so much<333
This is my first time checking out your blog, and if all of your recipes are as great sounding as this one I will defiantly be checking in often! Can’t wait to make this!
unbelievably delicious. I am going to make that smoothie tomorrow!
Oh this sounds fab! I’ve actually been combining honey dew in my smoothies lately and love the sweetness it adds! Will def be trying this out, especially as I guzzle green tea like no other!
This is awesome for the 120 degree temperatures here. I am gonna make it as my post workout drink tomorrow!
Looks and sounds amazing. And now I want some green tea ice cream!
Mmmmm green tea anything floats my boat…
Ok, I might be a teensy weensy bit scared of honeydew melon but the way it seems to be camouflaged in the smoothie….might not be soo bad!
Sounds good. Not every smoothie needs protein, as you say
I love green tea and I love smoothies so this looks like a perfect combination! Never put melon in a smoothie, but there’s a first time for everything!
Where did you order your new black bikini? I’ve been searching online for a new one, but I haven’t found any that I like. Sounds like you had better luck shopping then I did!
victorias secret!
I love the addition of green tea but I am a little hesitant to make this only bc I am REALLY picky about melon. I don’t like it super ripe…but obviously under ripe isn’t good either!
This looks fantastic! In the winter, I love green tea and chai tea lattes. This is definitely its summer sister
This sounds delicious! I love that you made a smoothie for pure enjoyment and deliciousness instead of a high protein meal.
LOVE this summery smoothie! I totally agree that smoothie don’t always have to be packed with protein, greens, and powder… they are often BEST when enjoyed as a summer treat!
Woo hoo summer! So exciting. This is a great smoothie to kick it off.
Well don’t those sound tasty. As always, I am so impressed by your creativity and originality.
As an aside, I planted four green tee bushes a few months back. They’re starting to produce tea leaves! But our melon seeds were only planted last week and haven’t even sprouted yet. I guess it will be a few months before the melons and the green tea are both ready at the same time. Good thing for grocery stores.
looks so good! chai smoothie recipe next???
Lol, I was totally thinking, “There’s no protein in this!” But screw the protein, that looks beautiful and refreshing and I don’t need to have protein in every single smoothie I drink.
I love the melon in this–sounds super refreshing!
I think you’ve struck on something big here; the marriage of green tea and honeydew melon sounds like a solid one – one to behold, in fact. I agree that it sounds perfect as a tide-me-over treat until the next snack/ meal. Not all smoothies are meant to keep you full for the long haul, and that’s A OK by me.
Would it be catastrophic if I were to use soy milk instead of almond milk?
you can totally use whatever kind of milk you want!
This smoothie looks perfect! I don’t like smoothies with protein powder in them anyways.
Looks delish, as always!
I love the cute straws in the mason jar. Definitely more fun than a boring glass!
A green tea smoothie sounds so refreshing. It is starting to get hot here and that would hit the spot!
Would never have thought up that combination–sounds delish will try it
Sounds delish! Very cute post.
I think I’m as excited as you are about my almost visible summer tan lines
These look refreshing! I think these might be even better if you substituted the green tea with green tea matcha powder ….
Protein is not a requirement when it comes to my smoothies. You did a great job with the post.
I’ve been popping melon chunks in the freezer for my summer smoothies. Like the green tea idea. This looks delish!
This looks so refreshing and tasty! I love that you used mason jars to serve them too!
Jenna, I’m super allergic to melons. Any ideas for substitutions?
hmmm just banana?
I just brewed a whole pot of Peach Tea! I have to go and get a banana and melon! This sounds good! This is all I want to drink this summer. Smoothies! I’ve been making some out of Frozen Berrie blends that i picked up at the organic stores.
This smoothie sounds like just my thing! So refreshing and fruity, I love it!
i live in India, can’t find this melon, will musk melon work? or any other fruit?
btw… am a regular at your blog, and you have changed my food life
What a GREAT use of green tea! I’ve got to try this.
I want!! This may replace my “sippin wine” when I cook! *may*
Seriously though, I really do want! especially with that honeydew. Mmmmm…and almond butter, sold!
Thanks for this! I love green tea smoothies but I’ve never given any thought as to how to make one myself! I’ll have to give it a go
this looks gr8 i luv it!
loving the flavour combo here Jenna!
Heidi xo
Such a great post! You set it up beautifully and I’m sharing it on FB! This is one I’m definitely going to try! (in a bikini no less, just with no friends around!) HAHA
Wow I will be trying this for sure!! Sounds so good.
Can not wait to try these! So refreshing!
This smoothie sounds wonderful! Green tea is such a great way to have tasty treats and stay healthy. I recently discovered green tea that is specifically for eating – this
edible tea is worth a try. Meanwhile, I’m headed to the store to buy a melon!
I added 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and mint leaves. Oh, so good! It could be a cocktail!
Sounds so good! You can boost the healthy fat content with chia, hemp or flax seeds here too!
Great after a cooldown for my next 5k!
Hi! I’d like to try this, but was wondering if you have any info. regarding the nutrition facts (calories, carbohydrates, protein, etc.), as I’m counting calories and keeping track of what I consume. Thank you!!
Maria
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