Grape and Green Tea Antioxidant Smoothie
Icy, cool and refreshing, this green grape, green tea and pineapple smoothie makes a great afternoon pick-me-up snack.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup California green seedless grapes, rinsed
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1/2 cup ice cubes
2 teaspoons sweetened green tea powder*
Cooking Directions:
- Combine grapes, water, pineapple, ice cubes and green tea powder in a blender. Purée all ingredients in blender until smooth.
Makes 1 serving.
*If green tea is unavailable, substitute 1/2 cup tepid brewed green tea and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar for the water and green tea powder.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 recipe): Calories 181; Protein 1.4 g; Fat 1 g; Calories from Fat 6%; Carbohydrates 46 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Fiber 2.5 g; Sodium 8 mg.
Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Table Grape Commission.