Creamy Matcha Smoothie

Matcha Smoothie

A creamy, energising Matcha Smoothie that's become a go-to breakfast trend, blending the earthy richness of premium matcha with banana, yoghurt, and a touch of natural sweetness. This recipe uses ceremonial grade matcha from Bree's for a smooth, naturally sweet, antioxidant-packed sip that beats the mid-morning slump without the coffee crash.

📌Ingredients

🍃3 g Bree's Ceremonial Matcha Powder

🍃2 tbsp warm water (to bloom the matcha)

🍃 1 frozen banana

🍃200ml milk of choice (oat, almond, or dairy)

🍃½ cup plain or vanilla yoghurt

🍃1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

🍃½ cup ice cubes

🍃 Optional: handful of spinach, or 1 tbsp nut butter for extra creaminess

📌Instructions

🍃1. Bloom the matcha

Sift Bree's Ceremonial Matcha into a small bowl to avoid lumps. Add 2 tbsp warm water and whisk using a bamboo whisk (or frother) until smooth and lump-free.

🍃2. Add everything to the blender

Add the bloomed matcha, frozen banana, milk, yoghurt, honey (or maple syrup), and ice cubes to a high-speed blender.

🍃 3. Blend until smooth

Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until creamy and no banana chunks remain. Add a splash more milk if it's too thick.

🍃  4. Pour & serve

Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy immediately for the smoothest texture and brightest colour.

📌Serving Size

 1 glass (approx. 350–400 ml)

🍃Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout refuel, or afternoon pick-me-up.

📌Quick Note

🍃Use ceremonial-grade matcha for smoothies — it blends smoother and tastes less bitter than culinary grade.

🍃A frozen banana gives the thickest, creamiest texture; swap for mango or avocado for a different twist.

🍃 Add a handful of spinach for extra greens — it won't change the flavour much.

🍃Best enjoyed fresh; matcha's colour and antioxidants fade if left sitting too long.

FAQs

Is a matcha smoothie healthy?

Yes. Matcha is rich in antioxidants (catechins) and provides calm, steady energy from L-theanine and caffeine, without the sharp crash coffee can cause. Made with whole-food ingredients like banana and yogurt, it's a nourishing breakfast or snack option.

How much matcha should I use in a smoothie?

Start with 1–1.5 tsp per serving. You can increase slightly for a stronger flavour and energy boost, but too much can taste bitter — it's easy to adjust to taste on your next blend.

Can I make a matcha smoothie without a banana?

Yes. Swap the banana for frozen mango, avocado, or a handful of soaked dates for sweetness and creaminess — the texture will vary slightly, but it still blends beautifully.

Ceremonial grade or culinary grade matcha for smoothies?

Ceremonial grade is recommended — it's smoother, less bitter, and blends more evenly, especially since matcha is the star ingredient here. Culinary-grade works fine for baking, but can taste harsher in drinks.

Can I make it dairy-free or vegan?

Absolutely — use any plant-based milk (oat or almond works great) and a dairy-free yoghurt, or skip the yoghurt entirely.