Description
Start your day with this vibrant and energizing Matcha Smoothie, packed with antioxidant-rich matcha green tea and naturally sweetened with frozen banana and a touch of maple syrup. This creamy, refreshing smoothie is quick to make, perfect for a healthy breakfast or a mid-day boost.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana – adds creaminess and natural sweetness
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite plant-based milk)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Make sure your banana is properly frozen to ensure a creamy texture. Measure out the matcha powder, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup if you choose to use it.
- Load the Blender: Pour the almond milk into the blender first. Then add the frozen banana, matcha powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup (if using), and ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.
- Blend: Blend all ingredients on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup or adjust matcha intensity with a little extra powder if desired.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass or jar. Optionally, garnish with an additional sprinkle of matcha powder or a few chia seeds for an extra health boost.
Notes
- Use frozen banana for a naturally creamy and chilled smoothie without needing to add too much ice.
- Adjust matcha powder quantity depending on how strong you like the green tea flavor.
- Maple syrup is optional; you can substitute it with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
- For a thicker texture, add more ice cubes or use less almond milk.
- Can be made vegan by using plant-based milk and maple syrup or agave.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Keywords: matcha smoothie, green tea smoothie, healthy breakfast, vegan smoothie, energizing drink, plant-based, dairy-free
