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Lily Brooks

Bitter Melon and Green Tea Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie combining bitter melon, green tea, and matcha—designed to support insulin sensitivity, reduce appetite, and energize your morning naturally.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Smoothie
Cuisine: Functional Beverage
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup bitter melon seeds removed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup spinach leaves
  • 1/2 green apple cored
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup brewed green tea cooled
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder
  • Ice cubes
  • Stevia drops to taste

Method
 

  1. Brew green tea and allow it to cool or chill overnight.
  2. Add bitter melon, spinach, apple, cucumber, green tea, and flaxseed to a blender.
  3. Add matcha powder and ice cubes for a chilled texture.
  4. Blend until smooth, then adjust sweetness with stevia drops as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 20mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g

Notes

Replace bitter melon with kale or dandelion greens for similar bitter compounds. For best results, drink in the morning to support blood glucose control.

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