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Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie

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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.

This recipe is supported by Lipton. *The American Heart Association’s relationship is limited to unsweetened Black Tea and Green Tea.

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   1 1/2 cups per serving

  • 3 cups water
  • 8 single serving bags green tea
  • 16 ounces frozen mixed berries (about 3 cups)
  • 2 medium bananas (peeled, cut in half, frozen)
  • 1 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh, grated, peeled gingerroot (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional) OR
  • 2 teaspoons flax seeds (optional)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. 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.
  2. 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 Tip: Using optional ingredients changes the nutritional values.

Cooking Tip: To make a single serving: In a food processor or blender, process 3/4 cup tea, 3/4 cup berries, 1/2 banana, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie
CaloriesCalories
136 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
8g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

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
Total Carbohydrate 29 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 18 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 fruit, 1 lean meat

 

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.

This recipe is supported by Lipton. *The American Heart Association’s relationship is limited to unsweetened Black Tea and Green Tea.

Nutrition Facts

Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie
CaloriesCalories
136 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
8g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving
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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
Total Carbohydrate 29 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 18 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 fruit, 1 lean meat

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   1 1/2 cups per serving

  • 3 cups water
  • 8 single serving bags green tea
  • 16 ounces frozen mixed berries (about 3 cups)
  • 2 medium bananas (peeled, cut in half, frozen)
  • 1 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh, grated, peeled gingerroot (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional) OR
  • 2 teaspoons flax seeds (optional)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. 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.
  2. 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 Tip: Using optional ingredients changes the nutritional values.

Cooking Tip: To make a single serving: In a food processor or blender, process 3/4 cup tea, 3/4 cup berries, 1/2 banana, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds.
 

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