Matcha Smoothie with Banana (Printable)

Vibrant matcha and banana blended with almond milk and maple for a creamy, energizing drink in five minutes.

# What You'll 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 - ½ cup ice cubes

→ Optional Add-ins

06 - ½ cup coconut yogurt (for vegan version) or Greek yogurt
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Add matcha powder, banana, almond milk, maple syrup or agave nectar, and ice cubes to a blender.
02 - Incorporate any desired add-ins such as yogurt, chia seeds, or vanilla extract for extra flavor and nutrition.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup if a sweeter flavor is desired, then blend briefly to combine.
05 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The matcha gives you a calm focused energy that feels completely different from a caffeine jolt.
  • It comes together in under five minutes with zero cooking and almost no cleanup.
02 -
  • Matcha clumps stubbornly in cold liquid so always blend longer than you think you need to or sift the powder first.
  • Freezing your banana ahead of time completely changes the texture into something closer to a milkshake.
03 -
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt to amplify the sweetness without adding any extra syrup.
  • Blend the matcha with a small splash of warm water first to dissolve it completely then add the cold ingredients.

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