Quick Look: Matcha Banana Smoothie
- ✔ Creamy: Frozen banana creates a thick, smooth texture without yogurt or ice cream.
- ✔ Easy: Just blend a handful of simple ingredients and enjoy in 5 minutes.
- ✔ Naturally Sweet: Banana balances matcha’s earthy flavor without needing refined sugar.
- ✔ Nutritious: Made with matcha green tea powder, spinach, and milk for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
- ✔ Energizing: Matcha provides a gentle caffeine boost without the crash often associated with coffee.
- ✔ Customizable: Add protein powder, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or your favorite fruit to make it your own.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- A hot matcha latte or iced matcha latte have been our favorite ways to start the day in the winter or summer, but this matcha green tea smoothie might just be the new winner. And if you don’t find us enjoying one for a quick breakfast, you better believe that we will be in the afternoon for a healthy energy boost!
- The combination of the matcha green tea powder with the natural sweetness of the maple syrup and banana, plus some added nutrition from the hemp seeds and fresh spinach make this the best green smoothie recipe you have ever had!
- If you are looking for another delicious smoothie recipe? We have a full post on 15+ Healthy Smoothie Recipes – trust us when we say we know how to make a delicious and healthy smoothie!
Key Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- frozen banana – any time we have some over ripe bananas, we toss them in a silicone bag in the freezer so that we always have some on hand for our favorite smoothies.
- almond milk – this will keep your smoothie recipe dairy-free, but feel free to use any milk alternatives, like oat milk, coconut milk, or dairy milk.
- matcha tea powder – you should be able to pick some up at your local grocery store. It has a slightly earthy flavor, make sure you grab the highest quality matcha. It can really make a difference.
- vanilla extract & ground cinnamon – both added for a little bit of flavor!
- ice cubes – added as the thickener so add as much or as little as you want to reached desired thickness.
- maple syrup – perfect for a touch of sweetness.
- fresh baby spinach – option to swap with other leafy greens, like fresh kale.
- hemp seeds – adds some protein, but can also be omitted.
- optional ingredient: collagen powder and/or whipped cream (or coconut cream).
How To Make A Matcha Banana Smoothie
Step 1: Place ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Step 2: Blend on the high setting until it reaches your desired creamy texture. For best results, pause the blending to scrap down the sides.
Step 3: Pour into your favorite glass.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Why Banana Works So Well with Matcha
Frozen banana naturally sweetens the smoothie while balancing matcha’s earthy flavor (I always add sweetener to my matcha lattes). It also creates a thick, creamy texture without needing yogurt or ice cream.
Recipe FAQ
- Smoothie Add-Ins: in the recipe card we used hemp seeds and listed collagen powder as an option. Other great options we recommend are ground flax, protein powder, chia seeds, or a scoop of your favorite nut butter. Any of these would make an excellent addition!
- Meal Prep: this easy recipe would be a great option for placing in a freezer-safe bag, store in the freezer, and just blend it up when you are ready to enjoy it!
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This easy Matcha Banana Smoothie is thick, creamy, and naturally sweetened with frozen banana. Made with matcha green tea powder, spinach, and milk, it's a refreshing breakfast smoothie that comes together in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup ice cubes
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 handful fresh spinach leaves
- 1 frozen banana, 1/2 large frozen banana
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, more if desired
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unflavored/unsweetened collagen, optional
Optional Topping:
- whipped cream, or dairy-free whipped cream
Instructions
- Blend: In a high-powered blender, add ½ cup ice cubes, ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 handful fresh spinach leaves, 1 frozen banana, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 ½ teaspoons matcha powder, 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon unflavored/unsweetened collagen (if using). Blend on HIGH until consistency is smooth. Taste and add additional matcha powder or maple syrup, as desired.
- Consistency: To make thicker, add additional ice cubes. To thin, add additional splashes of almond milk.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with whipped cream, if desired!
Notes
- Flavor: matcha is a smooth, lighter flavor so it won’t be over-powering here.
- Milk: really any milk should work in this recipe.
- Hemp Seeds: I like adding these for extra protein and health benefits, but feel free to omit.
- Nutrition Facts: estimated nutrition does not include the optional collagen or whipped cream.
Calories 313kcal
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 3268IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 4mg
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