Matcha Smoothie with Banana (Print Page)

Vibrant matcha and banana blended with almond milk and maple syrup. Ready in 5 minutes; vegan and gluten-free.

# What You Need:

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 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

06 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt (for vegan version)

07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds

08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

02 - Include any desired add-ins such as coconut yogurt, chia seeds, or vanilla extract for enhanced 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 additional sweetness is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.

05 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.

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It takes exactly five minutes from cabinet to glass, which is faster than waiting for your coffee machine to warm up.
The color alone makes you feel like you are doing something healthy, even if you added extra maple syrup when nobody was looking.

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Matcha clumps like nobody is watching, so if you have a fine mesh sieve, push the powder through it before blending for a smoother result.
A frozen banana transforms the texture from drinkable to spoonable, which is either a happy accident or a great intentional choice depending on your mood.

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Sift the matcha powder even if you are feeling lazy because one dry clump will ruin an otherwise perfect sip.
Start with less maple syrup than you think you need since the banana provides hidden sweetness that blooms as it blends.