Description
A soothing and refreshing Banana Chamomile Tea Smoothie that combines the calming properties of chamomile tea with the natural sweetness of ripe banana and honey. Perfect for a relaxing start to your day or a calming afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed chamomile tea, cooled
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup milk (or your preferred milk alternative)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
- Dried chamomile leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Chamomile Tea: Brew a cup of chamomile tea using a tea bag or loose chamomile flowers. Let it steep for 5 minutes to extract the delicate flavors, then allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Banana and Ingredients: Peel the ripe banana and break it into chunks for easier blending. Measure out 1 tablespoon of honey and 1/2 cup of your preferred milk.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the cooled chamomile tea, banana chunks, honey, and milk. Add ice cubes if you prefer your smoothie chilled or thicker.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture achieves a smooth and creamy consistency. You can adjust the thickness by adding more milk if needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a serving glass or jar. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of dried chamomile leaves for an elegant and aromatic touch.
Notes
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste or omit for a sugar-free smoothie.
- Adding ice cubes will make the smoothie colder and slightly thicker.
- Garnishing with dried chamomile leaves adds visual appeal and a subtle aroma but is optional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (steeping tea)
- Category: Beverage, Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tea-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Banana smoothie, chamomile tea smoothie, healthy smoothie, soothing drink, calming beverage, fruit smoothie, breakfast smoothie
