Matcha Smoothie with Banana (Print Version)

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

# What You Need:

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 - ½ cup ice cubes

06 - ½ cup coconut yogurt (for 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 high-speed blender.

02 - Incorporate any desired add-ins such as coconut yogurt, chia seeds, or vanilla extract for additional flavor and nutritional benefits.

03 - Blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible matcha clumps.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more maple syrup in ½-teaspoon increments.

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

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Matcha gives you a calm, focused energy that coffee never could, and this smoothie delivers it in under five minutes.
The banana makes it creamy without any dairy, which feels like a small miracle every single time.

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Matcha clumps like nobody's business, so if your blender is weak, sift the powder first or whisk it with a splash of warm water before adding it.
A frozen banana changes everything, transforming the texture from drinkable to practically milkshake thick.

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Freeze your bananas in slices so your blender does not have to fight a solid block, which saves your equipment and your patience.
The smoothie tastes sweeter when it is colder, so err on the side of more ice rather than more syrup.