This bright green smoothie from my book, Eat Fat, Get Thin, gets its creaminess from nutrient-dense avocado, an excellent source of all nine essential amino acids that our bodies need to build muscle, as well as the omega-3 fats our brains and hearts need to be healthy. And the green tea, which is loaded with bioactive compounds, helps us increase fat burning. Click here for a demo video. 

Serves: 1

Ready in: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 2 ounces (about 2 big handfuls) baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 small avocado
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 packet green matcha tea (about a teaspoon)

Step 1: Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth. 

Step 2: Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving (about 2 cups): calories 480, fat 39 g, saturated fat 7 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 12 g, protein 16 g, carbohydrate 22 g, sodium 65 mg