A creamy smoothie blending vibrant matcha powder with sweet frozen banana and milk, lightly enhanced with a pinch of fine sea salt for balance.
Matcha Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 1.0 tsp (2.0 g)matcha powder
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen banana, matcha powder, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe frozen bananas for natural sweetness and better texture. Substitute almond or oat milk to make it dairy free.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make matcha banana smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make matcha banana smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~230 cal · 7g fat · 38g carbs · 8g protein · 24g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 230 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 43 min·2.5 mi·~5050 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 31 min·1.6 mi·~3100 steps
- Moderate cycling 23 min·4.6 mi
- Swimming laps 32 min
- Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
- Stair climbing 21 min·~1900 steps
- Dancing 37 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 23 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 53 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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