The Ultimate Matcha Smoothie (So Good, I Can't Stop Making It!)
This is the ultimate matcha smoothie — thick, creamy, and naturally sweet with banana, dates, and ceremonial grade matcha. It’s energizing without the jitters, thanks to L-theanine, and doubles as ice cream if you add an extra banana. I make this almost every day (and so do my friends — even their husbands love it!). It’s my go-to for a calm, focused start to the day.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large banana (ripe) frozen
- 2 medium dates pitted
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla optional
- 1 cup plant based milk unsweetened, plain
- 1/2 cup ice more or less as needed
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or Nutri-bullet and blend until creamy and well combined.
Notes
- For an ice cream-like version, just add another frozen banana and skip the plant milk — it becomes soft-serve style!
- You can freeze this smoothie in a jar or silicone mold and thaw it overnight for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
- For extra fiber and blood sugar balance, try adding ½ avocado, ground flaxseed, or chia seeds.
- Ceremonial grade Japanese matcha works best for taste and color — look for a vibrant green powder.
- If you prefer a less sweet smoothie, use only one date or none at all (banana provides natural sweetness).
- A high-speed blender will give you the smoothest, creamiest texture.
- Sprinkle a little granola or hemp seeds on top for crunch — it turns into a mini parfait.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg |
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