Matcha Smoothie with Banana (Printable)

Vibrant matcha blended with banana and almond milk for a creamy, energizing drink, lightly sweetened with maple.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 teaspoons ceremonial-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 - ½ cup ice cubes

06 - ½ cup coconut yogurt (vegan) or Greek yogurt

07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds

08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

01 - Add the matcha powder, banana, almond milk, maple syrup (or agave nectar), and ice cubes into a blender jar.

02 - Incorporate any desired add-ins such as coconut yogurt, chia seeds, or vanilla extract for enhanced texture and nutrition.

03 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is uniformly smooth and creamy with no visible lumps.

04 - Sample the smoothie and add an additional drizzle of maple syrup if a sweeter profile is desired, then pulse briefly to incorporate.

05 - Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve right away while cold and fresh.

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The earthy sweetness of matcha combined with banana creates a flavor that feels indulgent but is secretly nourishing.
It takes less than five minutes from cabinet to glass, which means no excuse is strong enough to skip it.

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Sift your matcha powder before adding it or you will end up chewing on bitter little clumps that ruin the whole experience.
Freezing your banana ahead of time transforms the texture from good to ridiculously thick and creamy.

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Keep a bag of peeled, sliced bananas in your freezer at all times and you will never have an excuse to skip this recipe.
Bloom the matcha in a splash of warm water before blending to unlock a deeper, rounder flavor that raw powder alone cannot give you.