A teaspoon of matcha gives you about as much caffeine as a small cup of coffee, with a smooth, grassy flavor that pairs perfectly with banana and vanilla.
Ingredients
You’ll need: Blender
Method
Add the almond milk, matcha, honey and vanilla and blend for 10 seconds to dissolve the matcha.
Add the spinach and blend until smooth.
Add the frozen banana and blend until creamy.
Tips
Culinary-grade matcha is fine for smoothies and costs much less than ceremonial.
Vegan? Use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 205
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbs
- 42g
- Sugar
- 26g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Fat
- 4g
- Caffeine
- 70mg
Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.
Variations
Matcha mango: Swap the banana for 1 cup frozen mango.
Nutrition at a glance
One serving has about 205 calories, 4 g protein, 5 g fiber and 26 g sugar, including any optional sweetener. Pair it with eggs, toast or a handful of nuts if it’s your whole breakfast. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; swapping milks or yogurts changes them: try our smoothie calorie calculator to check your version.
Make it ahead
Pack the solid ingredients (fruit, greens, seeds, oats) into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. In the morning, tip the bag into the blender, add the liquid and yogurt, and blend. A blended smoothie keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. More on smoothie freezer packs.
Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in a teaspoon of matcha?
Roughly 60-80 mg, depending on the brand.
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Gear for this recipe
Vitamix’s entry model blends nearly as smoothly as the 5200 with a shorter jar that fits under cabinets. It’s the high-end blender we’d recommend to most smoothie fans.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,380 W (2 HP)
- Capacity
- 48 oz
- Warranty
- 5 years
More power than the BL610 plus Auto-iQ programs that pulse and pause for you: press “smoothie” and walk away. Smoother results with greens than cheaper Ninjas.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,400 W
- Capacity
- 72 oz
- Warranty
- 1 year
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