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.
- 2 hours 40 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $6.00 - $8.99
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.
- 2 hours 40 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $6.00 - $8.99
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 8 single-serving bags of green tea
- 3 cups frozen mixed berries
- 2 medium bananas, peeled, cut in half and frozen
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated peeled gingerroot
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons chia or flax seeds
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.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup per serving
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 186 |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.3 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 14 g |
| Total Sugars | 18 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 126 mg |
| Potassium | 560 mg |
| Sodium | 38 mg |
| Copper | 221 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 66 mg |
| Phosphorus | 125 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 7 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 39 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Folate | 49 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 34 mg |
Source:
- Created by the Lipton Teas and Infusions & AHA, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program