Rooibos and berry smoothie recipe

Rooibos and berry smoothie recipe

Rooibos tea makes an excellent base for this high-protein smoothie made with antioxidant-rich frozen berries; it’s brilliant as part of a workout routine. 

Variations

Rooibos, Strawberry and Orange Smoothie
Make the Rooibos and Berry Smoothie, replacing the berries with 150 g (5 ¼ oz) frozen strawberries and ½ a peeled and chopped orange.
Nutritional tip: Rooibos tea is tannin-free and contains 9 essential trace minerals.

Rooibos Nutty Smoothie
Prepare the Rooibos and Berry Smoothie, replacing the tofu with 125 ml (4 ¼ fl oz) almond milk and 1 tablespoon smooth peanut, cashew, or almond butter.
Shopping tip: A wide range of nut butters is available in good health shops or good supermarkets.

Fruit Tea Smoothie
Make the Rooibos and Berry Smoothie, replacing the rooibos tea bag with a mixed red berry tea bag.
Handy tip: Don’t be sceptical about using silken tofu in smoothies. It adds a lovely creamy richness.

Ingredients

  • 1 rooibos tea bag
  • 125 ml very hot (not boiling) water
  • 225 g frozen mixed berries
  • 125 g silken tofu
  • 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp liquid honey, optional
  • 1 rooibos tea bag
  • 4.4 fl oz very hot (not boiling) water
  • 7.9 oz frozen mixed berries
  • 4.4 oz silken tofu
  • 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp liquid honey, optional
  • 1 rooibos tea bag
  • 0.5 cup very hot (not boiling) water
  • 7.9 oz frozen mixed berries
  • 4.4 oz silken tofu
  • 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp liquid honey, optional

Details

  • Cuisine: British
  • Recipe Type: Drink
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Preparation Time: 5 mins
  • Cooking Time: 10 mins
  • Serves: 2

Step-by-step

  1. Put the rooibos bag in a teapot or heatproof jug and pour over the water. Steep for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove the bag. Leave to cool.
  2. Put the tea, berries, tofu and protein powder into a blender and process until smooth. Sweeten to taste with honey and pour into glasses. Serve immediately or transfer to a thermos.

Recipe taken from 1000 Juices, Green Drinks and Smoothies by Deborah Gray. Published by Apple Press, £12.99.

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