Do you need to replenish your energy? This Matcha tea and banana smoothie It's a great alternative for breakfast, but also to recover after a workout. The sweetness and creaminess of the banana combines with the characteristic color and flavor of matcha tea to create a very attractive combination. Don't you agree?
If you haven't tried matcha tea, smoothies are a great way to start introducing it into your diet. They are easy to prepare and the matcha tea doesn't take center stage, which doesn't change the fact that you can enjoy all of its benefits, including its antioxidant powerDo you dare to make this recipe?
There are few ingredients you need for this recipe and although you could mix them all together and not complicate things, I encourage you to create two layers like the ones in the picture; a thicker banana one on the bottom and a lighter matcha latte on top. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make it and enjoy this delicious smoothie!
The recipe
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons of hot water
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup whole milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- We started dissolving matcha tea in a little hot water until it forms a smooth paste and set aside.
- After we mash the banana with half of the milk and honey and pour the mixture into the bottom of a glass. Is the mixture too thick? You can add a little more milk.
- Now we do the same with the other part of milk and the matcha tea paste that we have reserved until we achieve a soft mix and we serve it over the banana smoothie.
- After Garnish the smoothie with a little matcha tea powder and some banana slices, your matcha tea and banana smoothie is ready to enjoy.