3-Minute Creamy Matcha Green Tea Banana Smoothie Recipe
A quick and nutritious 3-minute creamy matcha green tea banana smoothie packed with antioxidants, natural sweetness, and a boost of plant-based protein. Perfect for a refreshing breakfast or energizing snack.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 banana (preferably frozen)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts (or 1 scoop vanilla protein powder)
- 1 1/2 cups coconut water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 medjool date (pitted)
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- pinch cinnamon
- 3 ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather one banana, preferably frozen to make the smoothie cold and creamy, along with the rest of the ingredients including baby spinach, hemp hearts or protein powder, coconut water, coconut milk, medjool date, matcha powder, cinnamon, and ice cubes.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the banana, spinach, matcha powder, hemp hearts, coconut water, coconut milk, pitted medjool date, cinnamon, and ice cubes directly into a blender. Ensure all items are evenly distributed for a smooth blend.
- Process Smoothie: Blend on high speed for about 1 minute or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining. Adjust blending time if necessary depending on your blender’s power.
- Enjoy: Pour the perfectly creamy and vibrant green smoothie into a glass. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using a frozen banana gives the smoothie a thicker and colder texture without needing extra ice.
- Hemp hearts can be substituted with vanilla protein powder for additional protein content and flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more medjool dates or skipping if preferred less sweet.
- For a vegan option, ensure coconut milk and protein powder are plant-based.
