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Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie

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Makes: 4 Servings
Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Add the water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. Add the tea bags. (Be sure the tea bags are submerged.) Let steep for 4 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
  4. Let the tea mixture cool for 30 minutes. Pour into a water pitcher. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until chilled.
  5. In a food processor or blender, process the tea, berries, bananas, yogurt, gingerroot and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Pour into four glasses. Sprinkle with the chia seeds.

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Created by the Lipton Teas and Infusions & AHA, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup per serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 156
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 30 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 17 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 105 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 462 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 156
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 17 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 105 mg
Potassium 462 mg
Sodium 30 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 51 mg
Phosphorus 130 mg
Selenium 6 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 3 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 37 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 37 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Fruit 1 1/4 cups
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