Green Tea Extract Smoothie
A refreshing smoothie that uses expired green tea extract capsules, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
1
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 expired green tea extract capsules
Instructions
- Peel and slice the ripe banana.
- In a blender, combine the banana slices, spinach leaves, almond milk, chia seeds, and the contents of the expired green tea extract capsules.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Green Tea Energy Balls
Nutritious energy balls made with expired green tea extract capsules, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
12
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons expired green tea extract capsules
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and the contents of the expired green tea extract capsules.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up.
- Once firm, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy as a healthy snack whenever needed.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Green Tea Extract Capsule Cookies
Delicious and chewy cookies made with slightly expired green tea extract capsules, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
12 minutes
Servings:
24
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 green tea extract capsules, slightly past expiration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
- Crush the green tea extract capsules and fold them into the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Green Tea Extract Capsule Ice Cream
A creamy and refreshing ice cream made with slightly expired green tea extract capsules, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 slightly expired green tea extract capsules
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Open the green tea extract capsules and add the powder to the cream mixture. Whisk until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Once churned, transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium