Energizing Banana Matcha Smoothie (Printable version)

Creamy blend of sweet banana and earthy matcha for a nourishing, antioxidant-rich beverage ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice

03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder

04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - ½ 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 - Test sweetness level and add additional honey or maple syrup if desired.

05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.

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The matcha gives you a gentle caffeine boost without the jitters of coffee
It comes together in literally five minutes for those chaotic mornings
The banana makes it creamy enough to feel like a treat while still being wholesome

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Matcha can clump up if you dump it directly into liquid, so I like to whisk it with a tiny splash of milk first
The smoothie will separate if it sits too long, so drink it within 15 minutes for the best texture

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If the matcha flavor is too intense for you, try adding a handful of spinach to mellow it out
Blend the ice separately first if your blender struggles with frozen fruit, then combine everything