A strawberry matcha smoothie makes for a tasty and nourishing drink. It brings together the sweet flavor of berries and energizing taste of matcha powder.
By simply blending strawberries, matcha and other additions like milk or banana, one can reap a smoothie full of rewards. The strawberries provide antioxidants while matcha boasts health benefits of its own.
Drinking one in the mornings supplies sustenance for busy days ahead. Its filling texture is especially fitting to curb hunger pangs.
Strawberry Matcha Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
1 cup of frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon of matcha powder
1 ripe banana
1 to 1.5 cups of milk of your choice (dairy or plant-based)
Optional: sweetener of your choice (e.g., maple syrup, honey)
How To Make Strawberry Matcha Smoothie
Add frozen strawberries, matcha powder, ripe banana, and milk to a blender
Blend the ingredients thoroughly until reaching a smooth, creamy texture
Pour in additional milk as needed to achieve the preferred consistency
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding sweetener if desired
Instructions
Add 3/4 cup milk, frozen banana, and matcha powder to a blender
Blend on high speed until completely smooth
Pour the vibrant green matcha mixture into a serving glass and set aside
Rinse the blender thoroughly
Add 1 cup milk and frozen strawberries to blend
Blend on high until uniform
Carefully pour the bright red strawberry portion over the matcha layer
Use a straw to create streaks and swirls of the two colors
In minutes, independently blend the mixtures
Then pour and blend them together in layers in the glass
The contrasting hues of red and green remain distinct yet blended
Each sip offers unique yet complementary flavors
Strawberry Matcha Smoothie Bowl
A strawberry matcha smoothie bowl makes for a healthy and tasty morning meal or snack. It expertly blends the sweetness of strawberries with the energizing flavor of matcha green tea powder.
With just a few key ingredients thrown into a blender, you can quickly make a filling breakfast bowl packed with nutrition.
Strawberry Matcha Smoothie Bowl Ingredients
1 cup frozen organic strawberries or ½ cup frozen banana and 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 heaping cup baby spinach or romaine
1 teaspoon matcha powder
1/2 avocado
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Optional toppings: fresh fruit, granola, chia seeds, shredded coconut
How To Make Strawberry Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Add frozen strawberries (or banana and strawberries), baby spinach or romaine, matcha powder, avocado, almond milk, and hemp seeds to a blender
Blend all ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency, adding more almond milk if needed
Pour the vibrant green smoothie into a bowl
Furthermore, top it off with your favorite nutritious toppings like fresh fruit, granola, chia seeds or shredded coconut
Finally, dig in to the visually pleasing and exceptionally nutritious bowl
Within minutes, enjoy this filling breakfast or snack packed with superfoods, protein and antioxidants. Each tasty spoonful uplifts the senses.
Variations
Use fresh or frozen fruits like strawberries, bananas, blueberries or mango for versatile flavors and textures
Experiment with different milk alternatives such as oat milk, almond milk or cashew milk to suit tastes and dietary needs
Add protein sources for more fullness including protein powder, hemp seeds or chia seeds
Include healthy fats from ingredients like almond butter or flaxseeds for creaminess and nutrients
Boost fiber with additions of rolled oats or chia seeds
Create visual layers by blending matcha separately and pouring over strawberry portion
Modify flavors by adjusting fruits, vegetables and mix-ins to taste
Satisfy hunger more by pouring the blend into a bowl rather than glass