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Matcha Green Energy Smoothie
Matcha Green Energy Smoothie · ready in 8 min · 2 servings · 189 kcal per serving · very easy · 6 ingredients
This bright fusion smoothie blends earthy matcha with banana, spinach, almond milk, and honey for clean caffeine, gentle sweetness, and a creamy green finish.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 189
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 2 tspMatcha, sifted
- 2Banana, peeled and sliced
- 60 gSpinach, rinsed
- 480 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- 1 tbspHoney
- 120 gIce
Equipment
blender, measuring spoons, measuring cup, knife, cutting board, glass, blender jar, spoon
Instructions
- Mise en place
Gather the blender, measuring spoons, measuring cup, knife, cutting board, 2 glasses, and all measured ingredients before blending. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and ready beside the blender.
- Layer ingredients
Add almond milk, banana, spinach, honey, ice, and sifted matcha to the blender jar, placing liquid in first for smoother blending. · 1 min
What to look for: The blender jar is filled with liquid at the bottom and matcha on top.
- Blend until smooth
Blend on high until the spinach is fully broken down and the drink looks evenly green, thick, and lightly frothy. · 2 min
What to look for: The smoothie is vivid green with no visible spinach pieces.
- Taste and adjust
Taste the smoothie, then blend 10 seconds more if matcha clumps remain or if the banana needs more time to fully smooth out. · 1 min
What to look for: The texture is creamy and the matcha is evenly dispersed.
- Serve immediately
Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately while cold, creamy, and vivid green. · 1 min
What to look for: The glasses are filled with a cold green smoothie and a light foam on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 189 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| of which sugars | 24 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 169 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Ingredient substitutions
Matcha
- Culinary matcha: Use the same amount for a slightly stronger grassy finish.
Banana
- Frozen banana: Use the same weight for a colder and thicker smoothie.
Spinach
- Baby spinach: Use the same weight for a tender texture and mild green flavor.
Almond milk
- Milk: Use the same volume for a creamier smoothie with dairy.
Honey
- Maple syrup: Use the same amount for a deeper caramel sweetness.
Ice
- Water: Use very cold water if ice is unavailable, though the smoothie will be thinner.
