By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
156 cal · 135 min
Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie
Recipe GLPRca4b220478a732
A refreshing and nourishing smoothie blending cooled green tea with frozen mixed berries, banana, and creamy Greek yogurt. Optional ginger, vanilla, and seeds add depth and texture to this antioxidant-rich beverage.
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Ingredients
3 cups water
8 single-serving bags green tea
3 cups frozen mixed berries
2 medium bananas, peeled and frozen
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
2 teaspoons chia or flax seeds (optional)
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the green tea bags, ensuring they are fully submerged. Steep for 4 minutes.
Remove and discard the tea bags. Allow the brewed tea to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Transfer the cooled tea to a water pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely chilled.
Add the chilled tea, frozen mixed berries, frozen banana pieces, Greek yogurt, and the optional ginger and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Divide the smoothie evenly among four glasses.
Top each glass with the optional chia or flax seeds and serve immediately.
Comments
This smoothie suffers from a huge time-estimate problem: 135 minutes is wildly overstated for what amounts to brewing tea, chopping a banana, and blending—realistic prep and execution is under 10 minutes once the tea cools. Ingredient availability is solid across all major Charlotte chains; chia seeds are now standard at Harris Teeter and Food Lion. The real cost driver is greek yogurt and fresh berries, which typically run $8–10 for four servings, making this a moderate weeknight drink rather than budget-friendly. It reheats poorly and tastes best consumed immediately, so it's a breakfast-only commitment with no leftover value.
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