A creamy and refreshing smoothie blending earthy matcha powder with banana, milk, and natural honey sweetness, balanced with a hint of fine sea salt.
Matcha Honey 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
- 60.0 gsmall of banana
- 1.0 tbsp (21.0 g)honey
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- small pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the banana, matcha powder, honey, 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. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or add a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess. Adjust honey to taste for desired sweetness.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make matcha honey smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make matcha honey 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): ~243 cal · 6g fat · 41g carbs · 7g protein · 34g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 243 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 46 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 33 min·1.7 mi·~3300 steps
- Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
- Swimming laps 34 min
- Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
- Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
- Dancing 40 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 56 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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