Description
This Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie is a refreshing and healthy drink that combines the antioxidant power of green tea with the richness of berries, banana, and Greek yogurt. The addition of flax meal boosts the fiber content, making it a perfect breakfast or snack to energize your day.
Ingredients
1 green or herbal tea bag
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 cup berries (I used marionberries)
½ banana
¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon flax meal
1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
Instructions
- Start by brewing 1 ½ cups of your favorite green or herbal tea using the tea bag and boiling water.
- Let the tea steep for 8-10 minutes for a stronger flavor.
- Pour the brewed tea into an ice cube tray and place it in the freezer until frozen solid (about 2-3 hours).
- In a blender, combine 4 green tea ice cubes, berries, banana, Greek yogurt, skim milk, flax meal, and agave nectar (or honey).
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Other Berries: Feel free to use any berries you like, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Non-Dairy Version: Swap the Greek yogurt and skim milk for non-dairy alternatives like almond milk and coconut yogurt.
- Sweetener Swap: If you prefer a different sweetener, you can substitute honey or agave nectar with maple syrup, stevia, or a sweetener of your choice.
- Additional Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder or a handful of spinach to further boost the nutritional value of the smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Smoothie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
