Banana Matcha Energy Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy banana-matcha fusion delivers natural energy and antioxidants in minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
→ Liquids
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice
→ Powders & Sweeteners
03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
→ Add-ins
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - ½ cup ice cubes
# How-to Steps:
01 - Place sliced bananas, almond milk, matcha powder, honey or maple syrup, and optional add-ins into blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until well combined and frothy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup if desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The matcha gives you a calm, focused energy without the coffee jitters
- It takes literally five minutes from start to finish
- Banana creates natural creaminess so no dairy needed
02 -
- Frozen bananas transform this into an incredibly thick, almost soft-serve consistency
- Matcha can clump, so whisk it with a splash of milk before blending if you have time
03 -
- Sift matcha directly into the blender to prevent stubborn clumps
- Start with less sweetener than you think you need and taste as you go