Mango-Carrot Green Tea Smoothies
This smoothie takes a bit of effort, but it will definitely be worth it. Green
tea pairs with other flavors well. The combination of carrots, mango, and
ginger makes for an exotic tasting smoothie.
Mango-Carrot Green Tea Smoothies
Serves: 4
Prep. Time: 35 minutes
Blend Time: 2 minutes
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 276 g
Calories: 149
Total Fat: 0.8 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g Trans. Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 81 mg
Potassium: 198 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 8.2 g
Protein: 24.8 g
Vitamin A: 970% Vitamin C: 19%
Calcium: 4% Iron: 6%
Ingredients:
• 5 ounces mango, frozen
• 1 cup carrots
• 1-inch tablespoon ginger, pounded
• 4 green tea bags
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds
• 4 pack gelatin
• 3 cups water
Directions :
1. In a small saucepan, pour water. Bring water to a boil. Add in
the carrots. Cover. Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the carrots
are tender. Add in the ginger during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add in the tea bags.
Cover. Steep for 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags, squeezing out all
the tea. Remove the ginger. Place the pan on a hot pad in the
refrigerator for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the carrot mixture into a blender. Add in the mango.
Add in the chia or flax seeds.
4. Blend until smooth. Serve.
Mango-Carrot Green Tea Smoothies
A refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie combining the sweetness of mango, the earthiness of carrots, and the antioxidant power of green tea. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large serving or 2 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed green tea (chilled)
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- ½ cup carrot juice
- 1 small banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew green tea and allow it to chill in the refrigerator.
- In a blender, combine the chilled green tea, mango chunks, carrot juice, banana, honey (if using), and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana instead of fresh.
- Adjust sweetness depending on your taste and the ripeness of the mango and banana.
- Add a teaspoon of grated ginger for an extra zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
