Serves 4; 1½ cups per serving
A small handful of ingredients makes a big splash in this smoothie. The smoothie looks deep purple but you can definitely taste the green tea thanks to the strong brew. Enjoy it as an on-the-go breakfast, a refreshing afternoon snack or a sweet ending after a meal.
- 3 cups water
- 8 single-serving bags of green tea
- 16 ounces frozen mixed berries (about 3 cups)
- 2 medium bananas, peeled, cut in half and frozen
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated peeled gingerroot (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 teaspoons chia or flax seeds (optional)
Add the water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the tea bags. (Be sure the tea bags are submerged.) Let steep for 4 minutes. Discard the tea bags. Let the tea mixture cool for 30 minutes. Pour into a water pitcher. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until chilled.
In a food processor or blender, process the tea, berries, bananas, yogurt, gingerroot and vanilla until smooth. Pour into four glasses. Sprinkle with the chia seeds.
Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
Calories 136
Total Fat 1.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 23 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 18 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g
Dietary Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 lean meat
Nutrition Analysis (per serving) (with optional ingredients)
Calories 151
Total Fat 2.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 23 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 18 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g
Dietary Exchanges: 2 fruit; 1 lean meat
Cook’s Tip: To make a single serving: In a food processor or blender, process ¾ cup tea, ¾ cup berries, ½ banana, ¼ cup yogurt, ½ teaspoon gingerroot and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon chia seeds.