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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.
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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.
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients
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3 cups water -
8 single serving bags green tea -
berries -
2 medium bananas -
1 cup Greek yogurt -
2 teaspoons gingerroot -
2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
2 teaspoons chia seeds OR -
2 teaspoons flax seeds
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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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 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
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition 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
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Servings:
4
-
Serving Size :
1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients
-
3 cups water -
8 single serving bags green tea -
berries -
2 medium bananas -
1 cup Greek yogurt -
2 teaspoons gingerroot -
2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
2 teaspoons chia seeds OR -
2 teaspoons flax seeds
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
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 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.