Green Tea Citrus Smoothie

Written by: Dr. Marcia Whalen

From Food.com

INGREDIENTS

• green tea bags
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup lemon sorbet, frozen
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 cup club soda, well chilled

PREPARATION

1. Place tea bags in heatproof mug, then add boiling water & steep for 5 minutes.
2. Remove & discard tea bags, & refrigerate brewed tea until cold.
3. Place chilled tea, sugar, lemon juice, lemon sorbet & 4 ice cubes in blender, blending on high until mixture is frothy & ice cubes finely ground, up to 1 minute.
4. Pour into pitcher, then add club soda & stir carefully to mix.
5. Pour into 2 tall glasses & enjoy!

• Make ahead tip: Make the tea over the weekend or in the morning so it’s a great after work or workout snack.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 78.1 calories; 0 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 20.4 g carbohydrates; 19.4 g added sugar; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 45.5 mg sodium.