Energizing Banana Matcha Smoothie (Print Version)
Creamy banana and matcha blend for a quick, energizing morning boost.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
→ Liquids
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Powders & Sweeteners
03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Add-ins
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - ½ cup ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Add sliced bananas, almond milk, matcha powder, honey or maple syrup, and any optional add-ins to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until well combined and frothy.
04 - Taste smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired. Blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve immediately while cold.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You get sustained energy without the coffee jitters or afternoon crash
- It takes literally five minutes from cabinet to glass
02 -
- Over blending introduces air bubbles that make the smoothie foam up then collapse into a weirdly separated layer
- Matcha clumps if you dump it directly into liquid so either whisk it with a tiny splash of milk first or toss it in with powders before adding liquids
03 -
- A quick ten second pulse before blending on high prevents matcha powder from coating the sides of your blender jar
- The drink tastes twice as good in a pretty glass you actually enjoy holding