Matcha Smoothie (Printable)

Vibrant matcha blended with banana, almond milk and maple syrup for a quick, creamy vegan energizer.

# What You Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
02 - 1 medium ripe banana
03 - 1 cup chilled unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

→ Optional Add-ins

06 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt (for vegan version) or Greek yogurt
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add matcha powder, banana, almond milk, maple syrup or agave nectar, and ice cubes into the blender jar.
02 - Incorporate any desired add-ins such as coconut yogurt, chia seeds, or vanilla extract for enhanced flavor and nutritional value.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency with no visible chunks.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add additional maple syrup if a sweeter profile is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve right away while cold and fresh.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The earthy bitterness of matcha balanced by sweet banana creates something that actually tastes indulgent, not virtuous.
  • It takes less time than waiting for your coffee machine to warm up.
02 -
  • Matcha clumps stubbornly in cold liquid, and sifting it or shaking it in a jar with a splash of warm water first eliminates grainy bits entirely.
  • Freezing your banana transforms the texture from drinkable to milkshake thick without adding anything extra.
03 -
  • Break your banana into chunks before freezing so your blender does not struggle with a solid block.
  • A tiny squeeze of lemon juice brightens the matcha flavor in a way that surprises everyone who tries it.

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