Matcha Smoothie with Banana (Print Version)
Creamy matcha and banana blended with almond milk for a quick, energizing vegan drink, ready in five minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 teaspoons culinary-grade matcha green tea powder
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) chilled unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or agave nectar
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
→ Optional Add-ins
06 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (use coconut yogurt for vegan version)
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Cook:
01 - Add the matcha powder, banana, almond milk, maple syrup or agave nectar, and ice cubes into the blender jar.
02 - If desired, add Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to boost creaminess, texture, and flavor.
03 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible clumps.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add an additional drizzle of maple syrup if a sweeter profile is preferred, then pulse briefly to incorporate.
05 - Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve right away while cold and fresh.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It genuinely tastes like a treat from a Japanese cafe but comes together in your own kitchen in under five minutes.
- The earthy sweetness of matcha paired with banana is one of those flavor combos you will crave once it becomes part of your routine.
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- Matcha powder clumps stubbornly in cold liquid, so blend a bit longer than you think is necessary or you will end up chewing green specks.
- Freezing your banana ahead of time completely changes the texture in the best way, making it thick and creamy without needing extra ice.
03 -
- Sift the matcha powder into the blender through a fine mesh strainer if you are extra particular about smoothness.
- Start with less sweetener than you think you need, because the banana contributes more sweetness than you expect once everything is blended together.