Matcha Yogurt Smoothie

1 medium apple, chopped 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) matcha powder 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt 1/4 cup (60 mL) almonds, about 20 1 medium banana, preferably frozen 1/4 cup (60 mL) wheat germ Combine apple and 1 cup (250 mL) water in blender and puree until smooth. Add matcha powder, yogurt, almonds, banana, and wheat germ to blender and process until smooth. Serves 2. Each serving contains: 248 calories; 10 g protein; 8 g total fat (1 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 40 g carbohydrates; 7 g fibre; 46 mg sodium Source: "8 Sniffle-Busting Foods", alive #338, December 2010