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
jenna laughs
June 15, 2011 at 4:39 amI 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.
Baking 'n' Books
June 15, 2011 at 4:49 amNever 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?
Molly @ RDexposed
June 15, 2011 at 4:56 amHand 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!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
June 15, 2011 at 5:05 amOooh…..these photos are soooo tantalizing 😉 I could go for one o’ these right now. Lovely recipe Jenna!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
June 15, 2011 at 5:07 amJenna 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!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum
June 15, 2011 at 5:10 amGreen polka dot tablelcoth = adorable, fun, summery, and I want one! 🙂 And I wouldn’t mind trying a green tea smoothie, too!
Blog is the New Black
June 15, 2011 at 5:14 amJenna, this sounds AMAZING!!!!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
June 15, 2011 at 5:14 amThese sound so light and delicious Jenna! I agree, summer and smoothies are both beautiful things!
Carissa
June 15, 2011 at 5:16 amLooks like a great way to get the green tea health benefits + some! Yum!
Lauren
June 15, 2011 at 5:20 amYeaha! 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 🙂
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday
June 15, 2011 at 5:38 amSounds good! Maybe minus the melon. I’ve made smoothies with melon before and I find they taste kinda…weird.
Miranda
June 15, 2011 at 5:46 amYum! I super impressed by the melon. I think that actually would add so much to the smoothie… And perhaps a little rum??? 😀
Dee
June 15, 2011 at 5:53 amOH! I need to make this STAT!
kim
June 15, 2011 at 5:58 ami 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:)
Karen
June 15, 2011 at 5:59 amRefreshing 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.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
June 15, 2011 at 5:59 amI need one of these and a pool and some sun. Stat.
Sarah
June 15, 2011 at 6:04 amMmmm……I’ll have to make this soon. I’ve been drinking a lot of iced green tea lately.
Sarah
June 15, 2011 at 6:05 amThis looks like the perfect summer smoothie! Can’t wait to try it out
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles
June 15, 2011 at 6:07 amThis would be a nice change from my spinach smoothies – looks completely refreshing!
Jen
June 15, 2011 at 6:09 amMelon 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!
Paige @ RAN
June 15, 2011 at 6:11 amI’ve added coffee to my smoothies since forever, but I’ve never though to add tea! Genius!
Holly @ The Runny Egg
June 15, 2011 at 6:11 amThe 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 🙂
Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet
June 15, 2011 at 6:12 amI love the addition of honeydew! Totally kicks Sbucks green tea latte’s butt 😉
Ricki
June 15, 2011 at 6:23 amI love both green tea and honeydew melon, so I will definitely be giving this a try!
Chelsa
June 15, 2011 at 6:24 amI have to try this
Natalia - a side of simple
June 15, 2011 at 6:56 amLove 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!
Heather
June 15, 2011 at 7:07 amI don’t love green tea, but put it in a smoothie and sign me up! Such fun color!
kalli
June 15, 2011 at 7:08 amthis looks so refreshing! glad you had fun in tahoe…..i used to live in the truckee and it is so beautiful.
Maria
June 15, 2011 at 7:10 amI am on a smoothie kick! This flavor looks great!
Mrs. Fish
June 15, 2011 at 7:15 amI love how refreshing this is! I’m not usually all about green tea, but I can’t wait to try this!
Arianna @ Laughter & Linguini
June 15, 2011 at 7:21 amOh my gosh, this looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!
Coco aka Opera Girl
June 15, 2011 at 7:22 amHip 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.
Kristie
June 15, 2011 at 7:28 amInsane! 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.
A Tablespoon of Liz
June 15, 2011 at 7:29 amThis 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!
Alejandra @ mouthfulsandmorsels.wordpress.com
June 15, 2011 at 7:38 amThis sounds like a real thirst-quencher with the added bonus of anti-oxidants! Yay!
DessertForTwo
June 15, 2011 at 7:41 amLove this! I don’t need beefcake protein either 😉
Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
June 15, 2011 at 7:44 amLove it. Can’t wait to get my blender so I can try this!
megan @ whatmegansmaking
June 15, 2011 at 7:44 amI never use melon in smoothies for some reason, but I totally should. This sounds really good 🙂
Amy
June 15, 2011 at 7:45 am“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. 🙂
Melissa
June 15, 2011 at 7:54 amWow, 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
Danielle
June 15, 2011 at 8:08 amThis 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!
Lee @ in the pink of condition
June 15, 2011 at 8:13 amunbelievably delicious. I am going to make that smoothie tomorrow!
Khushboo
June 15, 2011 at 8:20 amOh 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!
Khushboo @ Two Megapixel Food
June 15, 2011 at 8:24 amThis is awesome for the 120 degree temperatures here. I am gonna make it as my post workout drink tomorrow!
Sara
June 15, 2011 at 8:25 amLooks and sounds amazing. And now I want some green tea ice cream!
Monika @ powered by paprika
June 15, 2011 at 8:36 amMmmmm green tea anything floats my boat…
Urban Wife
June 15, 2011 at 8:36 amOk, 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! 🙂
R @ Learning As I Chop
June 15, 2011 at 8:45 amSounds good. Not every smoothie needs protein, as you say
Skinny Fat Kid
June 15, 2011 at 8:49 amI 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!
Jessica
June 15, 2011 at 8:57 amWhere 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!
jenna
June 15, 2011 at 1:29 pmvictorias secret!
kaila @ healthy helper!
June 15, 2011 at 8:58 amI 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!
Baking Serendipity
June 15, 2011 at 9:27 amThis looks fantastic! In the winter, I love green tea and chai tea lattes. This is definitely its summer sister 🙂
Kristen @ Chocolate Covered Kristen
June 15, 2011 at 9:40 amThis sounds delicious! I love that you made a smoothie for pure enjoyment and deliciousness instead of a high protein meal.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
June 15, 2011 at 10:08 amLOVE 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!
Katrina
June 15, 2011 at 10:25 amWoo hoo summer! So exciting. This is a great smoothie to kick it off.
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles
June 15, 2011 at 10:32 amWell 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.
Casey
June 15, 2011 at 10:32 amlooks so good! chai smoothie recipe next???
jen @ taste life
June 15, 2011 at 10:43 amLol, 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.
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
June 15, 2011 at 10:45 amI love the melon in this–sounds super refreshing!
Meghan @ StruggleMuffins
June 15, 2011 at 11:32 amI 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.
Maddie
June 15, 2011 at 11:54 amWould it be catastrophic if I were to use soy milk instead of almond milk?
jenna
June 15, 2011 at 12:00 pmyou can totally use whatever kind of milk you want!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
June 15, 2011 at 12:07 pmThis smoothie looks perfect! I don’t like smoothies with protein powder in them anyways. 😛
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous
June 15, 2011 at 12:09 pmLooks delish, as always! 🙂 I love the cute straws in the mason jar. Definitely more fun than a boring glass!
Emily @ Savory and Savage
June 15, 2011 at 12:15 pmA green tea smoothie sounds so refreshing. It is starting to get hot here and that would hit the spot!
French Heart
June 15, 2011 at 1:00 pmWould never have thought up that combination–sounds delish will try it
birdie to be
June 15, 2011 at 1:00 pmSounds delish! Very cute post.
mary (what's cookin with mary)
June 15, 2011 at 1:23 pmI think I’m as excited as you are about my almost visible summer tan lines 😉
April
June 15, 2011 at 1:59 pmThese look refreshing! I think these might be even better if you substituted the green tea with green tea matcha powder ….
Susan
June 15, 2011 at 3:09 pmProtein is not a requirement when it comes to my smoothies. You did a great job with the post.
Cory
June 15, 2011 at 3:33 pmI’ve been popping melon chunks in the freezer for my summer smoothies. Like the green tea idea. This looks delish!
Happy When Not Hungry
June 15, 2011 at 4:14 pmThis looks so refreshing and tasty! I love that you used mason jars to serve them too!
Brooke
June 15, 2011 at 4:20 pmJenna, I’m super allergic to melons. Any ideas for substitutions?
jenna
June 15, 2011 at 4:28 pmhmmm just banana?
Michelle of Chellbellz
June 15, 2011 at 7:47 pmI 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.
Justeen @ Blissful Baking
June 15, 2011 at 8:10 pmThis smoothie sounds like just my thing! So refreshing and fruity, I love it!
ritika
June 15, 2011 at 10:19 pmi 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 🙂
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June 16, 2011 at 12:34 pmI 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!
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June 16, 2011 at 1:06 pmThanks 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 🙂
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June 17, 2011 at 12:22 amthis looks gr8 i luv it!
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June 17, 2011 at 2:51 pmloving the flavour combo here Jenna!
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June 17, 2011 at 8:35 pmSuch 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
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