This Vegan Banana-Matcha Smoothie is a simple, healthy way to start your morning!
Smoothie QUEEN.
Okay, maybe not. Actually, definitely not.
If you’ve been around for a minute, you know that smoothies and I have a complicated relationship. It’s not that I don’t like them—I actually do! But given the choice, I’d rather dig into a big bowl of overnight oats or a sky-high stack of sweet potato pancakes. I like to chew my breakfast, not sip it. Unless there’s flax involved. Something about those little seeds makes a smoothie feel like an actual meal instead of a fancy drink.
It doesn’t help that I’ve made plenty of mistakes making smoothies. You’d think someone who willingly spends hours making things like crêpe cake with a million delicate layers could handle a three-ingredient smoothie. But nope. Ratios? A mystery. Consistency? Always wrong. Thankfully, my husband swooped in once again to save us all from another blender disaster. He created a perfectly thick, creamy, energy-boosting banana-matcha smoothie that actually tastes good. Like, really good.
Matcha is basically the new cauliflower—everyone’s obsessed with it. And for good reason. It’s full of antioxidants and gives you a steady caffeine boost with less jitters than coffee (which I, for one, desperately need in the morning). Blend it up with banana for natural sweetness, some almond milk for smoothness, and boom—three ingredients, no added sugar, and a morning win that’s ready in no time flat.
Is A Vegan Banana-Matcha Smoothie Healthy?
This smoothie is a mean, green nutrition machine. Let’s start with the banana base. Bananas contain fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. Then there’s the matcha; this powdered green tea is chock-full of antioxidants that are reported to benefit everything from brain health to weight management. Matcha does contain caffeine, but because it also contains the amino acid L-theanine, it makes you less jittery than coffee. However, if you’re very sensitive to the effects of caffeine, you may want to enjoy this smoothie sparingly.
Finally, the unsweetened almond milk helps keep this smoothie vegan and is a good source of vitamin E. Many almond milks are also enriched with calcium and vitamin D.
Making The Most Out Of Matcha
This smoothie recipe is honestly just the beginning. There are tons of flavors that I personally think go amazingly well with matcha. If you want to add to your banana-matcha smoothie, or simply swap out the banana for another type of fruit, here’s what I’d recommend trying:
- Matcha-mango: The sweet, tropical notes of mango counterbalance the earthy notes of matcha beautifully. Plus, mango is great for making a thick, creamy smoothie.
- Matcha-berry: For the same reasons above, berries and matcha are a match made in heaven. Berries (especially dark berries) are super rich in antioxidants, so when you pair them with matcha, you get a potent dose of the good stuff!
- Matcha-pineapple: The bright, tart, and acidic notes of pineapple cut right through matcha’s grassy flavor. It creates a refreshing, palate-pleasing contrast.
So go ahead, get creative with it! Experiment to see what other fruits are a matcha made in heaven.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
I don’t recommend making more smoothies than you can drink in one sitting; they never keep well. Since this smoothie is ready in so little time and with so few ingredients, I say just make it fresh when the craving strikes.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your banana-matcha smoothie with a full, healthy breakfast. Serve it alongside some Banana Overnight Oats for a double dose of potassium power, or perhaps some Cauliflower Oats With Sautéed Strawberries to hit all the healthy bases.
And, of course, now that you’ve got a tin of matcha in your kitchen, it’s time to find other uses for it. Of course, you could just make yourself a nice mug of plain matcha, but I like to have a little more fun with it! Try an Iced Matcha Latte or some Matcha Chia Pudding for a more unique twist.
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas halved and frozen overnight
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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