Energizing Banana Matcha Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy banana-matcha blend packed with antioxidants and natural energy.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder

04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Place sliced bananas, almond milk, matcha powder, honey or maple syrup, and any optional add-ins into 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 and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup if desired.

05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

01 -

The sustained energy keeps you focused without the afternoon crash that hits after too much caffeine
It takes literally five minutes from cupboard to glass, which is about all the time I have on chaotic mornings
The banana creaminess makes matcha feel approachable even if you are usually skeptical about its grassy notes

02 -

Matcha can clump if you dump it in directly try dissolving it in a splash of warm milk first if you have had texture issues before
Frozen bananas transform this from a thin drink into something almost milkshake thick, which is how I prefer it
If it tastes too grassy, you probably need more sweetener than you think matcha needs more help than coffee to feel dessert-like

03 -

Invest in a small whisk or matcha whisk for those days when the powder will not cooperate with being blended
The high speed setting on your blender is your friend here, especially for breaking down chia seeds
Leftover smoothie freezes into popsicles that my nieces go absolutely crazy for