Banana Matcha Smoothie
Published 6/8/2018 • Updated 3/24/2024
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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!
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“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!!” – Sarah
Here at FFF, we LOVE smoothies, especially because they’re an easy way to consume a bunch of whole foods in one drink! This matcha smoothie is here to take over your breakfast recipes. It’s green, clean, with a little caffeine 😉. Ditch your morning coffee and make this Matcha Smoothie, made with frozen bananas, high quality matcha powder, spinach, and almond milk!
At addition of matcha powders will give your smoothie a slightly earthy taste and intense green color. Plus, you’ll get a caffeine boost without the coffee.
What You Need to Make a Matcha Smoothie
- Banana Slices: You’re gonna want ripe frozen bananas for this recipe! Check out how we freeze bananas for smoothies and other recipes.
- Matcha Powder: We’ve tried a variety of different matcha powders and really like Matchabar.
- Fresh Spinach: Adds leafy greens and fiber to the mix! Feel free to leave this out if you’re not a fan:
- Vanilla Extract: We love using vanilla extract to add a slight vanilla flavor to our smoothies.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: Adds a hunt of creaminess to our Matcha Smoothie!
- High-Speed Blender: You’ll need a high-speed blender to give everything a super creamy texture. We love our Vitamix!
Banana Match Smoothie Variations
- Protein: Add a boost of protein with some high-quality protein powder! We love Teras Whey, Garden of Life Organic Whey Protein Powder, and Garden of Life Raw Organic Vanilla Protein Powder. For more protein powder recommendations, check out our Guide to the Best Protein Powder. You could also add Greek yogurt for a creamy protein boost as well.
- Milk: Not a fan of almond milk? Use milk alternatives like oat milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk! You could also use dairy milk if you like.
- Sweetener: If you like your smoothies a little bit sweeter, add a natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit extract.
- Ginger: Adds a zesty, refreshing zing to your smoothie! Grate a little ginger into your blender before blending.
- Coconut: Add coconut water or coconut cream to your smoothie to make coconut matcha smoothies!
Got leftover smoothie?
Make Smoothie Popsicles!
Smoothie popsicles are one of our finest meal prep hacks. Simply pour any leftover smoothie into a plastic popsicle mold and freeze for later!
Banana Matcha Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup banana slices, frozen
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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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!