Looking for the perfect green tea smoothie recipe? This smoothie is light, mild and refreshing. It is perfect for losing weight or on a warm summer day.
Healthy Green Tea Smoothie Recipe
You are going to love this easy to make green tea smoothie. The banana gives it a natural sweetness that is topped off perfectly with your choice of agave or honey so that it satisfies your sweet tooth without being over the top. In fact, green tea is the perfect skinny swap for sugary drinks. WebMD says that if you subbed a cup of green tea for your daily soda, you’d save over 50,000 calories over the course of a year. That’s more than 15 pounds!
This smoothie is also good for preventative measures. Not only does green tea save you tons of calories, but it also contains tons of antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, preventing disease in the long run. Why wouldn’t you indulge in this smoothie recipe for a delicious breakfast?
Can I Use Regular Yogurt In This Smoothie?
Using Greek Yogurt is the healthiest way to make this. The Greek yogurt is fat-free and does not have any sugar added. It is also packed with protein. If you choose to use regular yogurt, you can but be sure to check the nutritional information since it will change with regular yogurt. Look for no-sugar added yogurts or stick with plain yogurt that while won’t add flavor, will add the calcium, creaminess, and some protein you are wanting.
More Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are by far one of my favorite healthy meal options to start the day. I can add in extra protein powder, different fruits, juice or almond milk, and create a whole new world of flavor. Below are a handful of my favorite smoothies that are great for getting your day going with tons of nutrition!
- Easy Chia Blackberry Smoothie Recipe
- Brownie Batter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
- Best Green Smoothie
- Easy Protein Packed Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
- Protein Packed Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients for Smoothie
- Green tea
- Banana
- Nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
- Honey or agave
- Baby spinach
- Ice cubes
How to Make a Green Tea Smoothie
Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
Add sweetener of choice to your preferences.
MyWW Points
Blue: 7 SP
Green: 7 SP
Purple: 7 SP
Healthy Green Tea Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup green tea chilled
- 1 frozen banana
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave
- ½ cup baby spinach
- ½ cup ice cubes 5-6
Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
- For the fastest way to make this smoothie, have chilled green tea on hand before you assemble the smoothie.
- In addition to the health benefits listed above, this smoothie is also good for preventative measures. Not only does green tea save you tons of calories, but it also contains tons of antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, preventing disease in the long run.
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