Green Tea Berry Smoothie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
1 green tea bag
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds or 2 tablespoons flax seed oil
2 tablespoons oat bran or 2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
6 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup cranberry juice or 1/4 cup apple juice
honey, to taste

Preparation

Microwave water on high until boiling, about 45-60 seconds. Add tea bag and steep for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor (or hand blender), combine ground flaxseed, oat bran, berries, yogurt and juice and blend until smooth.
Squeeze and remove tea bag and add tea to berry mixture, blending until smooth.
Adjust consistency with additional water, if needed and sweeten with honey, if desired.
Makes 1 large or 2 small servings.