This tasty iced tea smoothie makes an excellent afternoon snack. Give this smoothie an additional boost of antioxidants by adding a teaspoon of flavonoid-rich matcha powder.
1 cup (250 mL) water1 bag green tea1/2 cup (125 mL) strawberries, fresh or thawed1/2 banana
Boil water. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Add tea bag and steep, covered, approximately 15 minutes. Let tea cool to room temperature and then chill in refrigerator.
Place strawberries, banana, and chilled green tea in blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into glass and enjoy immediately. Serves 1.
Each serving contains: 79 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 20 g carbohydrates; 3 g fibre; 8 mg sodium
source: "Iced Tea", alive #345, July 2011