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Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie

4 servings

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. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Created by the Lipton Teas and Infusions & AHA, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program (public domain), via myplate.food

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

Method

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

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