Matcha Smoothie (Printable)

Velvety matcha and banana blended with plant milk and yogurt for a refreshing, nutrient-rich breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 teaspoons ceremonial-grade matcha powder

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

03 - 1 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat milk)

04 - ½ cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based)

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

06 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

07 - ½ cup ice cubes

01 - Add the matcha powder, banana, plant-based milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.

02 - Toss in the ice cubes to chill and thicken the smoothie.

03 - Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and no lumps of matcha remain.

04 - Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.

05 - Divide evenly between two glasses and serve immediately while cold.

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The earthy bitterness of matcha balanced with banana creates a flavor that wakes you up without the coffee jitters.
It takes exactly five minutes from thought to first sip, which is faster than waiting in any cafe line.

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Sifting the matcha before adding it prevents those stubborn little green clumps that no amount of blending seems to fully eliminate.
Frozen banana transforms the texture from good to milkshake-level thick, and it is a trick I wish someone had told me about years ago.

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Add the matcha after the liquids so it does not stick to the bottom corners where the blades cannot reach.
A tiny pinch of salt sounds weird but it tames bitterness and makes every other flavor pop in a way that will surprise you.