Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie
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.
contains dairy
Ingredients
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Metric
- 3 cups water
- 8 single-serving bags of green tea
- 3 cups frozen mixed berries (~16 ounces)
- 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)
Make it lactose-friendly
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt → lactose-free or coconut yogurt
Steps
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- 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 (per serving)
| Calories | 186 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.0 g |
| Fat | 2.0 g |
| Carbs | 38.0 g |
| Fiber | 14.0 g |
| Sodium | 38 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)