Refreshing Matcha Green Tea Smoothie: Quick Recipe

Refreshing Matcha Green Tea Smoothie: Quick Recipe

Posted by Yoshi Kai on 15th May 2020

Tall glass of chilled matcha latte with mint on top

Kickstart your day with this super-green smoothie! It's a swift energy boost, loaded with the healthful properties of matcha and a blend of your favorite tropical fruits.

The matcha provides a calm alertness with amino acid L-Theanine, while the tropical fruits offer a good dose of vitamins and minerals.

It's not just a smoothie; it's a nutritious and energizing start to your day. Enjoy the balanced, sustained energy without the jittery rush associated with coffee.

Ready In: 5 Minutes  Recipe Makes: 2 cups 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon of matcha powder
  • 2 cups of milk (whole, low-fat, almond, soy, or coconut)
  • Your choice of tropical fruits (bananas, kiwi, papaya, mango, pineapple, etc.)
  • Ice cubes (or use 2 frozen bananas instead of ice cubes and other fruits)

Check the carb guide below to plan your fruit portions for the smoothie.

Fruit Carbs (grams)
1 medium banana 27
1 medium kiwi 10
Papaya (100 grams) 11
Mango (100 grams) 15
Pineapple (100 grams) 13

Directions

  1. Blend Base: Add the milk and matcha powder to your blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Add Fruits and Ice: Add the ice cubes and fruits, then blend until creamy and smooth.

Garnish your smoothie with a few mint leaves or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor kick!

Authentic Japanese Stone-ground Matcha

Authentic Japanese Stone-ground Matcha