Green smoothies are a tricky art from, get the balance of sweetness and bitterness wrong and you’re in for a whole world of pain. A recent visit to Green Beards juice shop in Ranelagh provided the inspiration for this one which is easily the best I have tried. Add whatever other vegetables you fancy (spinach or broccoli works well) but don’t skimp on the medjool dates as they add add a vital toffee-like sweetness.
Serves 4 
5 mins 1 frozen banana
3 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
4 kale stalks
½ ripe avocado
5 medjool dates, pitted
1 frozen banana
750ml unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
4 kale stalks
½ ripe avocado
5 medjool dates, pitted
Smoothie maker, food processor or hand held blender
