Are you a green tea fan?
I’ve been cutting back on coffee lately. I find it rather acidic on my stomach, and in my old age, it now makes me jittery (true story).
But on mornings that I need a little pick-me-up, I love a warm cup of green tea.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is a powdered green tea containing 137 times more antioxidants than brewed green tea (like, whoa). Both come from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), but with matcha, the entire leaf is consumed.Friends, matcha has a lot of antioxidants. And we all know antioxidants are important because they fight cancer-causing free radicals in the body (among other benefits).
Matcha has traditionally been consumed as part of Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, but has become more widely known and popular in recent years and is now enjoyed around the world in tea lattes, smoothies, desserts, snacks, and more! Learn more about the fascinating history of matcha here.
Have you tried a smoothie bowl yet? It’s a fun way to slow down and enjoy your smoothie as more of a meal with a spoon (as opposed to slurping it down with a straw). Plus, you get to add more nutritious foods with toppings like fruit, nuts, and seeds.
I hope you all love my 4-ingredient, 5-minute take on the matcha green smoothie! Banana creates a creamy, sweet base; coconut milk adds creaminess and complements the green tea flavor; and the matcha powder adds mega health benefits and an earthy, tea flavor. Pineapple is an optional ingredient that balances the sweetness with a bit of tartness.
If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram. We’d love to see what you come up with! Cheers, friends.
Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl
Quick, 4-ingredient green smoothie bowl infused with matcha green tea powder! Creamy, naturally sweet, and just as healthy as it is delicious! Print SAVE SAVED
from votes Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Servings 2 (smoothie bowls)Course Breakfast, SmoothieCuisine Gluten-Free, VeganFreezer Friendly NoDoes it keep? 24 hours
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Ingredients
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SMOOTHIE
2 peeled, sliced and frozen ripe bananas (~120 g each)1/4 cup chopped ripe pineapple (optional // frozen is best)3/4 – 1 cup light coconut milk (canned or carton)*2 tsp matcha green tea powder (see our Matcha Review!)1 heaping cup organic spinach or kale (I like to freeze mine to make the smoothie colder!)
TOPPINGS optional
Fresh berriesCoconut flakeBanana slicesChia SeedsSlivered roasted almonds
Instructions
Add frozen banana slices, pineapple (optional), lesser amount of coconut milk (3/4 cup or 180 ml as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), matcha powder, and spinach to a blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth.Add only as much coconut milk as you need to help it blend. In my opinion, you want this smoothie somewhere between scoopable and drinkable.Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more banana (or a touch of maple syrup or stevia) for sweetness, matcha for more intense green tea flavor, or coconut milk for creaminess (though adding more matcha powder adds more caffeine, so use your best discretion). Pineapple will add a little tart/tang, so add more if desired.Divide between two serving bowls (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and top with desired toppings (optional). I went with fresh raspberries, chia seeds, and coconut flake. Bananas would make a delicious garnish as well.Best when fresh, though leftovers keep well sealed in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
Notes
*Thin with water instead of coconut milk to save on calories, if desired.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)
Serving: 1 smoothie bowls Calories: 175 Carbohydrates: 34.8 g Protein: 2.9 g Fat: 5 g Saturated Fat: 4.4 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 98 mg Fiber: 5 g Sugar: 15.2 g