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Berry, Banana and Green Tea Smoothie

An antioxidant-rich smoothie that tastes great on a hot Summer day. Let’s get started.

Making the Smoothie

• 1/2 cup of frozen or canned whole cranberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 5 frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup of brewed and chilled green tea
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of honey or brown sugar

Blend all the ingredients together until the texture is smooth and serve immediately. This recipe should make about two full glasses.

Nutritional Value

• Cranberries: antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C and K
• Blueberries: antioxidants, fiber, folate, vitamin K
• Blackberries: fiber, folate, vitamins C and K
• Strawberries: antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber
• Banana: potassium, folate, fiber, vitamin C
• Green Tea: antioxidants
• Yogurt: iodine, minerals, vitamins B2 and 12

Good stuff.

Photograph by Toots Fontaine.