Green Tea Smoothie Recipes

Green Tea Smoothie Recipes for Smoothies - How Foods Fight Cancer

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Green tea contains polyphenolic compounds and catechins, both of which have been found to
help fight off cancer.

11⁄2 cups frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
3⁄4 cup fortified soymilk or other nondairy milk
1 frozen banana
1⁄2 cup brewed green tea, cooled or chilled
1⁄2 cup cranberry or pomegranate juice


1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Stop the blender occasionally to scrape down the sides of the container and push any unblended fruit into the blades with a rubber spatula.

2. Green Tea Smoothie is best served immediately.
Leftovers may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or frozen for up to 1 week.
Blend the mixture again before serving.



PER SERVING: 195 calories; 1.9 g fat; 0.3 g saturated fat; 8.9% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 4.6 g protein; 43.7 g carbohydrate; 24.8 g sugar; 6 g fiber; 59 mg sodium; 144 mg calcium; 2.4 mg iron; 88.7 mg vitamin C; 64 mcg beta-carotene; 1.9 mg vitamin E