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.
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
- 1Â 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
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! 
Enjoy! 
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! 