Creamy Matcha Smoothie (Printable)

Vibrant matcha blended with banana and almond milk into a creamy, energizing drink—vegan and ready in five minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 teaspoons ceremonial-grade matcha green tea powder

02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled

03 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk, chilled

04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or agave nectar

05 - ½ cup ice cubes

06 - ½ cup coconut yogurt (for vegan version) 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 blender jar.

02 - Add any desired optional ingredients such as coconut yogurt, chia seeds, or vanilla extract for enhanced flavor and nutritional value.

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 add more maple syrup in small increments if additional sweetness is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.

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

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The earthy sweetness of matcha paired with banana creates a flavor that feels indulgent but is genuinely good for you.
It takes exactly five minutes from opening the fridge to taking your first sip, which is faster than waiting for a barista.
You can customize it endlessly with add-ins depending on what your body needs that day.

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Matcha powder clumps stubbornly in cold liquid, so blending thoroughly is non-negotiable unless you enjoy chewing green tea lumps.
Freezing your banana ahead of time transforms the texture from good to milkshake-level thick without needing extra ice that waters down the flavor.

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Sift the matcha powder into the blender through a small fine mesh strainer to eliminate clumps before they even start.
If you want it sweeter without added sugar, let your banana get completely brown-speckled and freeze it in chunks the night before.