Matcha Banana Smoothie (Creamy + Ready in 5 Minutes)
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.
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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