Cooled fruit tea replaces milk here, so the berries taste clean and bright. Frozen strawberries do the chilling, and the banana gives the glass its soft, spoonable body.
5 oz
fruit tea brewed and cooled
50 g
blueberries
70 g
strawberries frozen
1
banana
Garnish: A few blueberries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Fruity and gently tart, with a smooth, medium-thick texture and a floral note from the tea.
Using tea as the liquid is an old trick for lighter smoothies: it adds aroma without fat and hardly any calories. A hibiscus or berry blend works best, because its tartness mirrors the fruit.
Blueberries and strawberries are both good sources of vitamin C, and the banana brings natural sweetness, so most people will not need any sugar. The smoothie suits a quick breakfast or an afternoon break on a warm day.
A tart berry or hibiscus blend matches the fruit well. Avoid teas with strong spice notes, which can taste bitter when cold.
Yes. Add two or three ice cubes to keep the smoothie cold and thick.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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