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Metabolism Boosting Smoothie

written by Ashley Fehr

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4.89 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 smoothie

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Last updated on May 15, 2024

A healthy breakfast or snack to boost your metabolism and fill you up! You’ll never guess my secret ingredient đŸ˜‰

purple metabolism boosting smoothie in glass with two blueberries on top

How is that for your typical January 6th recipe post, hey? Not just a smoothie, but a metabolism-boosting smoothie!

This is not some miracle smoothie that will magically undo all the Christmas cookies, candies, chocolate, gravy, etc. And no, I don’t know (nor do I care about) the amount of protein or calories in it. I’m not going to make you a bunch of promises about how if you drink this smoothie 14 times a week you will lose 10 pounds.

Before I had kids, I was really into nutrition (I know, right?! You think that’s totally weird!). I soaked up all the information available on the internet and health magazines, and loved it all.

But man, I am too busy to care about the exact number of whatever that is in everything I’m eating. What I’ve taken with me, though, is the knowledge of what’s good for me.

And sure, I completely ignore it sometimes (have you seen my December?!). But that doesn’t mean I don’t eat pretty well most of the time so that I can enjoy the things I want to enjoy in moderation the rest of the time.

So although I’m not really big on smoothie recipes (I just throw a bunch of good stuff in a blender and go!), there is one thing I’ve been adding to my daily smoothies for quite some time, and I think of it a bit as my Secret Weapon.

Green tea.

close up image of metabolism boosting smoothie with blueberries and bananas in the background

I know, it’s not that radical. But in most smoothie recipes I see, milk or juice is used as the liquid, and not that those things aren’t good for you (well, milk in particular), but I love using tea as my blending liquid because it is a big metabolism booster! And because I actually really dislike tea.

You don’t taste the tea (at all — I promise! Unless you want to and you add more), but I know it’s great for your health and boosts metabolism (and because coffee doesn’t go so well in smoothies…). I usually pick out a berry-flavored green tea with ginseng, and it pairs well with whatever fruit and yogurt you want to add.

Along with the tea, I throw in banana (potassium and fiber), berries (antioxidants and fiber), low fat Greek yogurt (protein and calcium), and quick oats (fiber and protein), but honestly? As long as the things I’m throwing in are good for me, I don’t really pay close attention to what and how much.

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Metabolism Boosting Smoothie

written by Ashley Fehr

4.89 from 9 votes
A healthy breakfast or snack to boost your metabolism and fill you up! You’ll never guess my secret ingredient ?
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 210cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup strong brewed green tea
  • 1/4 cup low fat Greek yogurt whatever flavor!
  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in order listed and blend until smooth.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 210cal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  2. Donna says

    Hi, Ashley
    This smoothie is really a metabolism booster and great for starting a day with a great breakfast.Thanks for putting it together.

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  3. Marsha says

    Oh my goodness! You are incredible. After eating too many of your fabulous peanut butter bars, I’m back on my juicing/smoothie diet. You are an absolute gem. I can gain and lose weight with your recipes. lol. You, Ashley, are a food goddess!

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  5. J. Fahlor says

    I am not a fan of green tea either, but can’t wait to try this recipe! I am wondering if you cook the oatmeal first or throw it in uncooked??

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  6. SwiftChefs says

    Maybe I shouldn’t be looking at this delicious smoothie after midnight because I pretty much want to make this but have none of the ingredients lol.

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  10. Danielle says

    I’m not a huge fan of green tea, but I could definitely do it in a smoothie like this one! I’m saving this one for later, because I definitely need a little metabolism boost. Especially after last month đŸ˜‰

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    • Ashley Fehr says

      Lol. I have honestly TRIED to enjoy drinking tea, but I just can’t do it. I’m a coffee girl all the way (and actually didn’t even start drinking coffee until well into University!). Thanks Denise!

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  14. Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says

    “but honestly? As long as the things I’m throwing in are good for me, I don’t really pay close attention to what and how much.” <– this. This is exactly why I hardly post smoothies! I never measure the ingredients when I first make one, I just chuck stuff in and hope it tastes good. So when I stumble across a combo that I feel is great enough to go on the blog, I'm always annoyed I never wrote anything down! This sounds great though! I love the addition of green tea!

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