Nutrition Facts
Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie
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
Ingredients
Servings 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups per serving
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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.
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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.
