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Jump to recipeThisBerry–Green Tea Smoothierecipe is our new favorite way to wake up. This delicious drink is bursting with antioxidant-packed berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds, and it gets a boost of natural sweetness from Medjool dates, so you can skip the added sugar. You can use your favorite frozen berry or use a mix for a berry-licious blend! Check out our tips for making this tasty smoothie your new favorite below.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!For the best smoothie, start with cold ingredients. Make sure the berries are frozen and the tea is chilled before you start blending.To make strong-brewed tea, use 2 tea bags for 1 cup of water and let them steep for 5 minutes in the hot water before removing the bags and chilling the tea.Any berry works well here, as do other naturally sweet frozen fruits like cherries, pineapple and even grapes!Nutrition NotesMixed berries likeblueberriesandstrawberriesare packed with inflammation-busting antioxidants that protect brain health and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline.Green teaboasts a cocktail of anti-inflammatory polyphenols. These powerful plant substances have been shown to lower markers of inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.Chia seedsare one of a small handful of plant foods that contain the heart-healthy omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). In addition to thwarting heart disease–related inflammation, ALA may lower unfavorable LDL cholesterol and increase beneficial HDL cholesterol.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
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ThisBerry–Green Tea Smoothierecipe is our new favorite way to wake up. This delicious drink is bursting with antioxidant-packed berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds, and it gets a boost of natural sweetness from Medjool dates, so you can skip the added sugar. You can use your favorite frozen berry or use a mix for a berry-licious blend! Check out our tips for making this tasty smoothie your new favorite below.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!For the best smoothie, start with cold ingredients. Make sure the berries are frozen and the tea is chilled before you start blending.To make strong-brewed tea, use 2 tea bags for 1 cup of water and let them steep for 5 minutes in the hot water before removing the bags and chilling the tea.Any berry works well here, as do other naturally sweet frozen fruits like cherries, pineapple and even grapes!Nutrition NotesMixed berries likeblueberriesandstrawberriesare packed with inflammation-busting antioxidants that protect brain health and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline.Green teaboasts a cocktail of anti-inflammatory polyphenols. These powerful plant substances have been shown to lower markers of inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.Chia seedsare one of a small handful of plant foods that contain the heart-healthy omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). In addition to thwarting heart disease–related inflammation, ALA may lower unfavorable LDL cholesterol and increase beneficial HDL cholesterol.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
ThisBerry–Green Tea Smoothierecipe is our new favorite way to wake up. This delicious drink is bursting with antioxidant-packed berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds, and it gets a boost of natural sweetness from Medjool dates, so you can skip the added sugar. You can use your favorite frozen berry or use a mix for a berry-licious blend! Check out our tips for making this tasty smoothie your new favorite below.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupsfrozen mixed berries1cupchilled unsweetened, strong brewedgreen tea¼cupwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt3driedpittedMedjool dates1½tablespoonsblackchia seeds
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Ingredients
2cupsfrozen mixed berries
1cupchilled unsweetened, strong brewedgreen tea
¼cupwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
3driedpittedMedjool dates
1½tablespoonsblackchia seeds
DirectionsCombine 2 cups frozen berries, 1 cup tea, ¼ cup yogurt, 3 dates and 1½ tablespoons chia seeds in a blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine KeeleyFrequently Asked QuestionsYes. Green tea smoothies can not only help fight inflammation, but the green tea may also help lower risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.You can swap out the strained yogurt for a plant-based yogurt instead. Opt for one that is Greek-style, which will be thicker and will give the smoothie a better texture.Smoothies are best made and enjoyed right away. You can, however, brew the tea ahead of time. If you want to make the smoothie more than once throughout the week, brew 4 to 6 cups of tea at a time and store it in your fridge.EatingWell.com, December 2024
Directions
Combine 2 cups frozen berries, 1 cup tea, ¼ cup yogurt, 3 dates and 1½ tablespoons chia seeds in a blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine KeeleyFrequently Asked QuestionsYes. Green tea smoothies can not only help fight inflammation, but the green tea may also help lower risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.You can swap out the strained yogurt for a plant-based yogurt instead. Opt for one that is Greek-style, which will be thicker and will give the smoothie a better texture.Smoothies are best made and enjoyed right away. You can, however, brew the tea ahead of time. If you want to make the smoothie more than once throughout the week, brew 4 to 6 cups of tea at a time and store it in your fridge.
Combine 2 cups frozen berries, 1 cup tea, ¼ cup yogurt, 3 dates and 1½ tablespoons chia seeds in a blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. Green tea smoothies can not only help fight inflammation, but the green tea may also help lower risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.You can swap out the strained yogurt for a plant-based yogurt instead. Opt for one that is Greek-style, which will be thicker and will give the smoothie a better texture.Smoothies are best made and enjoyed right away. You can, however, brew the tea ahead of time. If you want to make the smoothie more than once throughout the week, brew 4 to 6 cups of tea at a time and store it in your fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Green tea smoothies can not only help fight inflammation, but the green tea may also help lower risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
You can swap out the strained yogurt for a plant-based yogurt instead. Opt for one that is Greek-style, which will be thicker and will give the smoothie a better texture.
Smoothies are best made and enjoyed right away. You can, however, brew the tea ahead of time. If you want to make the smoothie more than once throughout the week, brew 4 to 6 cups of tea at a time and store it in your fridge.
EatingWell.com, December 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)401Calories10gFat75gCarbs12gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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