5 Ingredients: Green Tea Smoothie

Brew a pot of green tea and save the leftovers for this amazing smoothie.
green tea smoothie

To celebrate National Hot Tea Month we thought we’d highlight some of the more unique things you can do with brewed tea.  Steep a pot of green tea and save the leftovers for this amazing smoothie. Perfect for breakfast or post-workout, tea perks up this refreshing smoothie, adding flavor and antioxidants for virtually no additional calories.

Ginger-Peach Green Tea Smoothie

Serves: 1
2 cups frozen peaches
½ cup lowfat peach Greek yogurt
1 cup brewed green tea ( Tazo Zen recommended)
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Info Per Serving
Calories: 268
Total Fat:  3 grams
Saturated Fat:  2 grams
Total Carbohydrate:  54 grams
Sugars: 50 grams
Protein:  12 grams
Sodium:  39 milligrams
Cholesterol:  8 milligrams
Fiber:  5 grams

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