How to Make Blueberry Green Tea Smoothie
This smoothie is a meal in a glass! It is packed with protein thanks to some surprising ingredients—soft tofu, protein powder, and cashews. But the star of the smoothie is flavorful blueberries that are delicious as the are nutritious> you could use fresh or frozen blueberries—both are packed with antioxidants and fiber. The smoothie gets an extra antioxidant boost from fresh brewed green tea, making this smoothie a superfood powerhouse!
5 min prep time
1serving
One smoothie (16 oz)
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Steep the green tea in 1/2 cup boiling water for 4-5 minutes while assembling the other ingredients.
- Add blueberries, tofu, cinnamon, whey protein powder, and cashew nuts to a blender.
- Remove the tea bag from water and discard bag.
- Add tea to the blender and blend 30 seconds.
- Add the ice cubes and blend another 20 seconds or until smooth.
Nutrition facts
1 Serving
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Serving Size
One smoothie (16 oz)
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Amount per serving
Calories
330
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
13g
17%-
Saturated Fat
2.5g
13%
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
50mg
17% -
Sodium
55mg
2% -
Total Carbohydrate
27g
10%-
Dietary Fiber
5g
18% -
Total Sugars
16g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
30g
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Potassium
480mg
10%
Ingredients
green tea bag
1
boiling water
1/2 cup
soft tofu
3/4 cup
fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup
ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp
vanilla whey protein powder
1 (3/4-oz) scoop
dry-roasted unsalted cashews
1 tbsp
ice cubes
1 cup