Matcha Banana Smoothie (Printable Version)

Earthy matcha blended with banana and plant milk for a silky, energizing breakfast or snack in five minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 teaspoons matcha powder
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat milk)
04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or plant-based yogurt

→ Sweetener & Add-Ins

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Ice

07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add matcha powder, banana, plant-based milk, yogurt, sweetener (if using), and vanilla extract to a blender.
02 - Add ice cubes to the blender.
03 - Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • This smoothie takes exactly five minutes from cabinet to glass which means no excuses on busy mornings.
  • The matcha gives you calm focused energy without the jitters that coffee sometimes brings.
02 -
  • Matcha clumps stubbornly in liquid so if you do not have a high speed blender sift the powder first or whisk it with a splash of warm water before adding it to the blender.
  • Freezing your banana ahead of time eliminates the need for ice entirely and makes the texture impossibly thick and milkshake like.
03 -
  • Start with one and a half teaspoons of matcha if you are new to it and work your way up because the flavor can be surprisingly bold if your palate is not used to it.
  • A pinch of salt sounds strange but it tames bitterness and makes the sweetness pop in a way that will make you wonder why you never did it before.

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