Matcha Banana Smoothie (Printable Version)

Earthy matcha blended with banana and plant milk for a creamy, energizing breakfast or snack.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 teaspoons ceremonial or culinary grade matcha powder

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

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

04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or plant-based yogurt

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Add matcha powder, banana, plant-based milk, yogurt, sweetener if using, and vanilla extract to a blender.

02 - Add ice cubes to the blender.

03 - Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.

05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.

01 -

It takes exactly five minutes from pantry to glass, which means no excuses on busy mornings when you would otherwise skip breakfast entirely.
The combination of banana and matcha creates a flavor that is both calming and energizing, like a deep breath before a busy day.

02 -

Matcha clumps stubbornly in cold liquid, so if you skip the blending step and try stirring by hand you will end up chewing bitter green pellets no matter how vigorous your whisking gets.
Frozen banana transforms the entire texture from thin and watery to thick and luxurious, and this single swap is what separates a forgettable drink from one you will crave tomorrow morning.

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Sift the matcha powder into the blender through a fine mesh strainer before adding liquids to prevent those stubborn clumps that ruin the smooth texture you are after.
Freeze your bananas in chunks rather than whole so they blend faster and you never have to wrestle a rock solid banana out of its peel at seven in the morning.