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.

Makes

4 Servings

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.

Notes

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