Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie

This vibrant smoothie combines antioxidant-rich green tea and berries with protein-packed Greek yogurt for a refreshing, metabolism-boosting breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 3 cups water
• 8 green tea bags · 0 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 cups frozen mixed berries · 163 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 medium bananas, peeled and frozen · 236 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt · 168 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (optional) · 2 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 teaspoons chia or flax seeds (optional) · 55 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat, submerge the tea bags, and let steep for 4 minutes before discarding them.

   

2. Allow the green tea to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for about 2 hours until completely chilled.

   

3. In a blender, combine the chilled green tea, frozen berries, frozen bananas, Greek yogurt, and optional ginger and vanilla; blend until completely smooth.

   

4. Pour into four glasses, sprinkle with the optional chia or flax seeds, and serve immediately.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.