Recipe courtesy of Toby Amidor

Immune-Boosting Green Tea Smoothie

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Total: 15 min
  • Active: 5 min
Smoothies aren’t just for fruits. This smoothie provides fruits, vegetables and immune-boosting green tea. The fruits and vegetables also deliver a variety of antioxidants and phytonutrients, which can help boost your body’s defenses.
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Ingredients

1 green teabag

1 cup (250 milliliters) boiling water

1 cup (250 milliliters) frozen pineapple chunks

1 frozen banana

1/2 cup (125 milliliters) packed baby spinach

1/2 cup (125 milliliters) frozen cauliflower florets

2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Add the teabag to a mug and pour in the boiling water. Let the tea steep for exactly 3 minutes. Remove the teabag and discard, and let the tea cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Blend the green tea, pineapple, banana, spinach, cauliflower and lemon juice in a blender on high until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

When steeping green tea, set a timer. Steep for exactly 3 minutes to get the most flavor without it getting bitter.

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