Matcha and Microgreen Wellness Drink
### Ingredients:
– 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup fresh microgreens (e.g., wheatgrass, kale, or spinach microgreens)
– 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
– 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Ice cubes (optional)
### Directions:
1. Start by heating the water until just before boiling. Pour a small amount into a bowl with the matcha powder. Using a whisk, blend until you have a smooth paste.
2. Add the rest of the water to the matcha paste and whisk until combined.
3. In a blender, combine the matcha water, microgreens, honey or agave syrup, grated ginger, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
4. If you prefer a cold drink, add ice cubes and blend once more.
5. Pour into a glass, garnish with a few microgreens on top if desired, and enjoy!
### Servings:
This recipe makes 1 serving.
### Nutritional Information (per serving):
– **Calories:** 70
– **Total Fat:** 0.3g
– **Saturated Fat:** 0.1g
– **Trans Fat:** 0g
– **Cholesterol:** 0mg
– **Sodium:** 15mg
– **Total Carbohydrates:** 17g
– **Dietary Fiber:** 1g
– **Sugars:** 15g (from honey or agave syrup)
– **Protein:** 1g
– **Vitamin D:** 0mcg
– **Calcium:** 25mg
– **Iron:** 0.5mg
– **Potassium:** 85mg
**Note:** Nutritional values provided are estimates based on typical ingredients and preparation methods. The specific type of microgreens and whether you use honey or agave syrup can alter these numbers slightly. Actual nutritional content may vary based on ingredient brands or substitutions. For precise nutritional values, it’s recommended to use a nutritional calculator or software with your specific ingredient brands and amounts.
