Earth Smoothie: Creating Your Own Little Planet in a Cup
A nutrient-dense green smoothie that visualizes Planet Earth using fresh vegetables and fruits. It offers a refreshing taste profile with the crispness of celery and cucumber balanced by the natural sweetness of banana and earthy matcha.
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
SERVINGS
Intermediate
SKILL LEVEL
Ingredients
Instructions
1
Thoroughly wash the celery and cucumber. Cut them into 1-2 inch pieces for easier blending.
2
Place the celery, cucumber, banana, matcha powder, and milk into the blender container. Add the ice cubes last.
3
Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a completely smooth, silky consistency with a vibrant green color.
4
In a small bowl, mix the coconut cream with a pinch of spirulina powder until a soft blue-green tint is achieved.
5
Using the back of a spoon or a small brush, gently swirl the blue-green coconut cream onto the interior walls of the serving glass.
6
Slowly pour the blended smoothie into the decorated glass.
7
Top with crushed chocolate cookies to mimic soil. Add a sprig of rosemary or edible flowers to complete the "Planet in a Cup" look.