The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy lime and earthy mint and green tea makes this smoothie balanced and refreshing. It's packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and if you keep green tea ice cubes in your freezer you can make it in a flash!
strawberry green tea smoothie
Strawberry-Green Tea Smoothie
Ingredient
1 green tea bag
3/4 cup very hot water
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved, plus 1 sliced strawberry for garnish
1/4 cup lowfat milk
1/2 lime, juiced1 tablespoon honey
6 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Steep the tea bag for 2 minutes in the water. Remove the bag and allow the tea to cool. Pour the tea into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
- Put the strawberries, milk, lime juice, honey and mint into a blender and blend until almost smooth. Add the green tea ice cubes and continue to blend until very smooth. Garnish with the sliced strawberry