by Kaitlin
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This quick and easy vegan Creamy Banana Matcha Smoothie is made with only 4 simple ingredients. It's healthy, delicious, and energizing!
My favorite way to drink matcha is whisking a warm bowl of pure matcha tea, but this creamy smoothie is another great way to enjoy it. (If you are new to matcha, check out my matcha guide for more information.)
Lately we have been drinking these as a late morning pick-me-up because the weather is finally warming up. I find banana and matcha to be such a beautiful pairing.
This smoothie is refreshing, energizing, and antioxidant-rich. It also takes less than 5 minutes and only 4 ingredients to make!
Ingredients for Banana Matcha Smoothie
For this recipe you will need:
- Ripe banana: Frozen if possible which gives it an even creamier texture.
- Non-dairy milk: Choose your favorite. Most often we use homemade cashew milk.
- Organic matcha powder: Be sure to find a good quality matcha with bright green color.
- Pure maple syrup: Or other sweetener of choice.
- Ice cubes
For more inspiration, also browse all vegan smoothie recipes.
Creamy Banana Matcha Smoothie
This quick and easy (4-ingredient) matcha smoothie is so refreshing and energizing!
4.85 from 13 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (frozen if possible)
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp. organic matcha powder
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
- 2-3 ice cubes
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
Banana: The more brown spots, the sweeter it’ll be. Use frozen for a creamier texture.
Matcha: Any grade of matcha will work with this recipe (ceremonial, latte, or culinary). Just be sure to use good quality organic matcha with a bright green color.
Variations: Add vanilla extract, more or less sweetener, or a spinach/kale boost.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Banana Matcha Smoothie
Amount per Serving
Calories
234
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Potassium
704
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
27
g
30
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
971
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
270
mg
27
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Sodium: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.
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If you are enjoying this vegan creamy banana matcha smoothie, also check out a few other summer favorites:
- Cucumber Salad
- Asian-Style Chopped Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
- Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Easy, delicious. Thank you!Reply
Kaitlin
Great to hear you enjoyed it, India!
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Anita
Made it and loved it. Followed the recipe except I added frozen cantaloupe on a whim. Will make again!Reply
Kaitlin
That's fantastic, Anita! What a great idea adding cantaloupe as well. Thanks for sharing your kind and helpful feedback!
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Nickey
OMGG this is so delicious! I made it with honey instead of maple syrup because that’s what I had on hand but I can’t wait to try it with maple I’m sure it’s just as delicious!
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Kaitlin
Wonderful to hear, Nickey! Great call with the honey substitution - so glad you enjoyed it!
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Emily
It was so good but I had to use honey since we're out of maple syrup! Maybe add a bit more matcha powder by the way! Other than that it was really good thanks for sharing your recipe!Reply
Kaitlin
Definitely feel free to adjust the matcha powder to your preference next time! So glad you enjoyed it, Emily!
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RUTH GOSSELIN
Great way to use bananas up.Reply
Kaitlin
Thanks, Ruth! Glad you enjoyed.
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Sheryl
Delicious! I added some spinach and a teaspoon of vanilla extract!Reply
Kaitlin
Great additions - thanks for sharing!
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Anastasia McLeod
Added a few cubes of frozen mango instead of the syrup (I was out) and omitted the ice cubes. Needed some more milk but super yummy and the mango added some brightness.
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Kaitlin
What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing your helpful feedback.
Liz
Loved it! Didn't add the maple syrup since the banana was sweet enough. I used Unsweetened Almond milk. Thanks for sharing the recipe.Kaitlin
Wonderful to hear, Liz! Thanks for sharing your kind and helpful feedback!
Nicole
Good recipe. My husband loves the matcha frappuccinos from starbucks, but those have a TON of processed sugar in them, so I was looking for a better option. I put a couple of pitted dates instead of maple sugar, and it came out nice and sweet, but the dates are still kind of chunky and got stuck in my straw. I'll use maple syrup next time if I have it lol. I had some matcha cling to the sides of my blender cup too. I read somewhere that if you whisk it with a small amount of hot water first, it'll dissolve better, so I might try that next time, and maybe add extra ice later to compensate. It's fun to experiment with smoothies!Reply
Kaitlin McGinn
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for your kind & helpful feedback. Glad you enjoyed this one!
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Monica
So yummy! I've used oat milk, vanilla almond milk, vanilla almond/coconut milk either unsweetened or reduced sugar. I'm not a maple syrup fan but you really don't need it if the bananas are ripe. Try monk fruit or a little bit of agave. It's all to taste. Great for a hot day or for a nosh.
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Kaitlin McGinn
Love your variations! Thanks so much for sharing!
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