March is finally here, and you know what that means – it’s time for warmer weather, busted brackets, Spring Break, and all things green. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or watching some basketball, show your friends how lucky they are with these five fresh recipes, inspired by Thorne’s Daily Greens Plus.

Last summer, we launched Daily Greens Plus, a nutrient-dense powdered supplement with ingredients that promote healthy aging and support a healthy mind and body.* With all these benefits and more, our unique greens blend is the perfect way to welcome the spring season.

Matcha Mojito

1 serving // Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces hot water
  • ¼ teaspoon matcha powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Thorne’s Daily Greens Plus
  • 1½ tablespoons sugar
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 10 mint leaves
  • Crushed ice 
  • 2 ounces white rum 
  • Club soda to top
  • Mint and lime wedges for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat water to make tea. Add matcha and whisk well until dissolved. Set aside to cool, then whisk in Daily Greens Plus.
  2. Add sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves to a glass and muddle together. Add crushed ice.
  3. Add rum and matcha mixture to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into glass.
  4. Top with club soda, stir well, and garnish with mint leaves and lime wedges.
  5. Enjoy!

Mock Minty Green Mule

1 serving // Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh squeezed if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3-4 mint leaves (optional)
  • ¼ cup club soda
  • ½ scoop (1 teaspoon) Daily Greens Plus
  • ¾ cup ginger beer (non-alcoholic)

Directions

  1. Place lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, club soda, and Daily Greens Plus in a shaker bottle with some ice and shake well.
  2. Pour into serving mug (copper mule mug if possible)
  3. Fill mug half full with ice
  4. Add ginger beer
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaf

Garlic Greens Hummus

Yields 1½ cups // Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup well-stirred tahini 
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 
  • 1 scoop (2 teaspoons) Thorne’s Daily Greens Plus
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
  • 2-3 tablespoons water or aquafaba (liquid in chickpea can)
  • Paprika or sumac for serving

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine tahini, lemon juice, and Daily Greens Plus. Process for one minute, then scrape the sides of the bowl.
  2. Process another 30 seconds to whip the tahini.
  3. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and drained chickpeas. Process for one minute, scrape the bowl, and repeat until thick and smooth. 
  4. If needed, while the processor is running, slowly add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water or aquafaba to reach a smooth consistency.
  5. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and dash of paprika or sumac.
  6. Enjoy! 

Creamy Greeny Guac

Yields 2 cups // Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 avocados, cubed
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tomato, finely diced
  • 1 large jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1½ tablespoon cilantro, minced
  • 1 scoop (2 teaspoons) Thorne’s Daily Greens Plus
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Add avocado to a large bowl and mash with a fork
  2. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well
  3. Serve with tortilla chips or add it to tacos, enchiladas, or nachos!

Minted Salsa Verde

4 servings // Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches fresh parsley
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 scoop (2 teaspoons) Thorne’s Daily Greens Plus
  • 2 tablespoons salted capers
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Chop herbs and add to a food processor with Daily Greens Plus, capers, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Pulse to combine.
  2. While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until processed and smooth.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, and serve over grilled lamb, fish, or chicken.

For more Daily Greens Plus recipes, check out our favorite summer drinks, fall foods, and a tasty bagel spread!