Strawberry-Green Tea Smoothie with Hemp Hearts

The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy lime and earthy mint with green tea and hemp hearts makes this smoothie balanced and refreshing.

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Servings

1

Ready In:

2 hrs 10 mins

Calories:

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Good For:

Anytime

Introduction

About this Recipe

By: Food Network

This smoothie is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and if you keep green tea ice cubes in your freezer, you can make it in a flash!

Ingredients

  • 1 green tea bag
  • 3/4 cup very hot water
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved, plus 1 sliced strawberry for garnish
  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon hemp hearts
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
strawberry smoothie

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Steep the tea bag for 2 minutes in the water. Remove the bag and allow the tea to cool. Pour the tea into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Put the strawberries, milk, lime juice, honey, hemp hearts and mint into an upright blender and blend until almost smooth.

Step 3

Add the green tea ice cubes and continue to blend until very smooth.

Step 4

Garnish with the sliced strawberry and sprinkle with hemp hearts.

Step 5

Yum! smile Enjoy! cool

Notes

* For added flavor, try incorporating a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of coconut butter.

* For more protein, add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder.

* Start thinking about having one tomorrow! tongue-out