Start your day off with this Banana Matcha Smoothie for a nutrient-packed healthy breakfast. It is the perfect combination of sweet bananas with earthy matcha as well as delicious greens that are rich in iron. Trust us, you will be alert and satisfied all morning long!
When it comes to staying alert and energetic all day long, Team Fit Foodie is all about it! We love to start our day off with a workout to get the day moving, a healthy breakfast, and a good poop. We have also relay and absolutely love coffee in the morning. However, we are always looking to switch things up when it comes to caffeine. We dabble in chai tea lattes, iced tea, and MATCHA!
First off, what is matcha? Matcha is green tea that has been specifically grown and processed into matcha and the highest quality matcha comes from Japan. Yes, the good stuff tends to range from $24-$30 for a small amount, but matcha powder is worth it if you can afford it.
It is especially worth it if you are looking for a coffee-substitute for your morning. People say that matcha gives them a calmer caffeine boost than coffee. With that in mind, we set off to make a delicious smoothie that could double as our caffeine fix in the morning!
SMOOTHIES. We love a classic strawberry banana smoothie at Fit Foodie HQ, but we also like to mix things up. When we were developing this recipe, we wanted to balance the earthiness of matcha with something sweet. The answer was simple, frozen bananas. This smoothie is packed with bananas for sweetness, spinach for nutrients, matcha for caffeine, flax for fiber, and almond milk to smooth it all together! It sounds so simple, but this creamy matcha smoothie recipe is going to blow your mind!
Common Questions About Matcha Powder
- Why is Matcha powder good for you? What are matcha benefits? Matcha is made from high-quality tea so it is rich in quality nutrients. It is full of antioxidants, catechin, and is known to boost metabolism. It is also a great coffee replacement, as it contains natural caffeine!
- Is Matcha powder and green tea powder the same? Yes!
- Which Matcha Powder is best? There are many different brands to choose from when purchases matcha powder. There are high-quality brands and lower quality brands. You want to make sure to check the country of origin and that the matcha you buy is a very bright green. You will also know if your matcha is good if it is sweet and easy to drink. Bitter-tasting matcha usually means it’s lower quality. Just remember to do your research!
Banana Matcha Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup banana slices frozen
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder we use THIS ONE from Matcha Reserve
- 1 cup fresh spinach packed
- 2 teaspoons flax seed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or more if needed
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition facts
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This recipe is DELICIOUS. I actually made it without the vanilla extract (purely because I forgot lol). I used unsweetened oat milk and chia seeds as substitution. 5/5
Thanks for sharing that these substitutions worked for you, Audra!
Could you make this into ice cream if you froze it?
I’d say you could if you used a higher fat content of milk/milk alternative and make sure it’s in an airtight container!
What quantity does this recipe make? Like how many ounces?
I loooooove this smoothie so much, it gets me through the morning and into the afternoon. I use a full cup of unsweetened almond milk instead of 3/4 and I like the consistency of the smoothie more that way. Sooooooo good! And it’s healthy!!
Absolutely delicious!
Loved it! I added 1/2 teaspoon moringa powder for a bit more boost. Wasn’t sure if I was to use whole flax seeds or ground? I used whole, and not sure I’m liking the texture of them in there…?
Next time, grind the flax seeds. You’ll get the nutritional benefits if they are ground as our digestive system won’t break down their shell.
I realize this website caters to people who are probably a lot more healthy than me lol, but I made this with a few extras.
I also added a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, Cinnamon, and a little Nutmeg.
It was really good!!
Also I am considering adding some granola for a little nutty flavor next time!
This sounds amazing!
Yum!! Sounds amazing!
This recipe is super delicious. It is perfect for my post workout snack. I love that you can add spices such as cinnamon and creamy ice cream for extra flavors.
I sincerely enjoyed this recipe! I finally got all the ingredients to make it perfectly and am thoroughly impressed. The flavor is clean and the smoothie is filling as a meal replacement. I usually just have a bowl of oatmeal so this was a welcome change and it wasn’t a fuss to make early in the a.m. I am a heavy caffeine drinker so this didn’t necessarily give me a high all morning but it was a good start to the day. Instead of having two cups of coffee this morning I was okay with one. Looking forward to trying more smoothie recipes.
Amazing! Rich and delicious. The vanilla extract really added to the taste. I was on a high all day, and very full.
Matcha gives me high blood pressure, I can’t drink it. Without matcha my BP is normal, there is too much caffeine in it. I can’t drink regular cafe either.
Just a heads up that decaf matcha exists. 🙂
Nutrition Information?
Hi Mercedes! I just added the nutrition information!
This sounds so healthy! How many bananas do I need to make 1 cup? My guess is 1 1/2?
This looks so delicious!! Is this one or two servings? Thank you for all the awesome things you post.
It serves 1! Just updated the recipe <3
Love how this is made with such simple, wholesome, healthy staple ingredients to make anytime!