Strawberry Banana Iced Green Tea Smoothie

This tasty iced tea smoothie makes an excellent afternoon snack. Give this  smoothie an additional boost of antioxidants by adding a teaspoon of  flavonoid-rich matcha powder.

1 cup (250 mL) water
1 bag green tea
1/2 cup (125 mL) strawberries,  fresh or thawed
1/2 banana

Boil water. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Add tea bag and steep,  covered, approximately 15 minutes. Let tea cool to room temperature and then  chill in refrigerator.

Place strawberries, banana, and chilled green tea in blender and blend until  smooth.

Pour into glass and enjoy immediately.
Serves 1.

Each serving contains: 79 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat,  0 g trans fat); 20 g carbohydrates; 3 g fibre; 8 mg sodium

source: "Iced Tea", alive #345, July 2011