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    Home » Recipes » Smoothie

    Creamy Banana Matcha Smoothie

    Jun 2, 2016 by Kaitlin

    This quick and easy vegan Creamy Banana Matcha Smoothie is made with only 4 simple ingredients. It's healthy, delicious, and energizing!

    Small glass of vegan banana matcha smoothie

    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!

    Bamboo scoop holding ground organic matcha

    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
    Creamy vegan banana matcha smoothie in a glass

    For more inspiration, also browse all vegan smoothie recipes.

    Creamy vegan banana matcha smoothie in a glass

    Creamy Banana Matcha Smoothie

    This quick and easy (4-ingredient) matcha smoothie is so refreshing and energizing!
    4.82 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 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
     
    1
    g
    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.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    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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    1. Nickey

      August 14, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        August 14, 2022 at 1:41 pm

        Wonderful to hear, Nickey! Great call with the honey substitution - so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Emily

      June 02, 2022 at 5:11 pm

      4 stars
      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

        June 02, 2022 at 7:36 pm

        Definitely feel free to adjust the matcha powder to your preference next time! So glad you enjoyed it, Emily!

        Reply
    3. RUTH GOSSELIN

      January 16, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      Great way to use bananas up.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        January 17, 2022 at 7:24 am

        Thanks, Ruth! Glad you enjoyed.

        Reply
    4. Sheryl

      July 06, 2021 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I added some spinach and a teaspoon of vanilla extract!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        July 06, 2021 at 12:09 pm

        Great additions - thanks for sharing!

        Reply
        • Anastasia McLeod

          July 09, 2021 at 9:21 am

          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.

          Reply
          • Kaitlin

            July 09, 2021 at 12:02 pm

            What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing your helpful feedback.

          • Liz

            June 10, 2022 at 9:26 am

            5 stars
            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

            June 10, 2022 at 10:37 am

            Wonderful to hear, Liz! Thanks for sharing your kind and helpful feedback!

    5. Nicole

      July 14, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      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

        August 24, 2020 at 3:30 pm

        Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for your kind & helpful feedback. Glad you enjoyed this one!

        Reply
    6. Monica

      April 27, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        May 19, 2020 at 12:33 pm

        Love your variations! Thanks so much for sharing!

        Reply

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