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Matcha Smoothie Recipe with Banana and Pineapple - Running on Real Food
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Matcha Smoothie Bowl

Energize your morning with this creamy matcha smoothie! It provides a nice little boost in natural energy thanks to the caffeine in the matcha and the protein, zucchini, pineapple and banana will fill you up and keep you running all morning. To make this a drinkable matcha smoothie, add a bit more liquid until you reach your desired consistency.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Smoothie
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 1
Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk of choice plus more as needed to allow for blending
  • 1 small frozen banana 100 g
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks 70 g
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini fresh or frozen (75 g)
  • handful of fresh spinach 30 g
  • 1 serving vegan vanilla protein powder 30 g
  • 2 tsp matcha powder use 1 tsp for less caffeine

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and turn on low. Once it starts to blend, slowly increase the speed and keep blending until it's completely smooth and creamy. You may need to use the tamper for your blender or stop to keep mixing. Be patient. The whole process should take less than 2 minutes.
  • Scoop the mixture into a bowl, add your favourite toppings and enjoy with a spoon.

Notes

To make this a drinkable smoothie, slowly add more liquid until you reach your desired consistency. Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Topping Ideas: hemp seeds, shredded coconut or coconut flakes, almond or sunflower seed butter, cacao nibs, cashews, almonds, sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or banana.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 8g