South African Smoothie
Transport your taste buds to the sunny coasts of South Africa with this vibrant and healthy South African Smoothie! Infused with the earthy warmth of rooibos tea—a caffeine-free herbal tea native to South Africa—this refreshing smoothie blends tropical frozen mango, creamy banana, and tangy Greek yogurt for a perfectly balanced flavor. A splash of fresh orange juice and a touch of honey add natural sweetness, while a hint of ground cinnamon ties together the flavors with an aromatic twist. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and protein, this smoothie is not only delicious but also a nourishing way to start your day or refuel post-workout. Ready in just 10 minutes, this sunny treat is a perfect blend of exotic flavors and wholesome goodness that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Rooibos tea bag
- 240 ml Boiling water
- 150 g Frozen mango chunks
- 1 piece Frozen banana
- 120 g Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 120 ml Fresh orange juice
- 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
In a heatproof cup, steep the rooibos tea bag in 240 ml of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
In a blender, combine the cooled rooibos tea, frozen mango chunks, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, honey, orange juice, and ground cinnamon.
Add the ice cubes to the blender for a chilled and frothy texture.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a small slice of fresh mango on the rim of the glass for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 1077 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
