Blueberry and Green Tea Smoothie (Great for breakfast!)

GunslingerGirl

Antioxidants abound in this refreshing — and filling — breakfast drink. Green tea and blueberries protect your cells from free radicals, which damage DNA in the mitochondria, the key players in your body's calorie-burning engine. Almonds provide natural protein and healthy monounsaturated fat, while flax seed adds inflammation-fighting omega-3 fats to the mix. Brewing the tea the night before saves time in the morning. Drink one smoothie today and refrigerate the other serving for tomorrow.

3/4 c water
2 green tea bags
2 c fresh or frozen blueberries
3 ice cubes
12 oz fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 Tbsp whole dry-roasted, unsalted almonds (about 20) (Doesn't have to have these)
2 Tbsp ground flax seed

Time: 10 minutes + chilling time
Servings: 2 (4 cups total)

1. BRING water to a boil and pour over tea bags. Steep 4 minutes. Squeeze and remove tea bags and discard. Chill tea overnight. If using fresh blueberries, place in freezer overnight.

2. PLACE tea, blueberries, ice, yogurt, almonds, and flax seed in blender. Process until smooth.

Nutritional Info Per Serving:
334 cal, 13 g pro, 55 g carb, 7 g fiber, 8.5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 3 mg chol, 121 mg sodium