Some people swap their morning coffee for this one. Matcha adds a grassy depth and some caffeine, the banana makes it sweet and creamy and baby spinach deepens the green.
1
banana ripe
20 g
baby spinach
1 tsp
matcha powder
6¾ oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Banana Spinach Smoothie with Matcha
Sweet banana with a grassy, slightly bitter matcha finish, smooth and medium bodied.
Matcha is powdered Japanese green tea, and because the whole leaf is consumed, it contains caffeine. That makes this smoothie a good morning drink, though not one for the evening. Its slightly bitter, grassy notes are softened by ripe banana, which also adds body and sweetness.
Baby spinach tastes very mild and blends easily, so it mainly adds colour. The smoothie is quick to make and works well as a light breakfast.
One teaspoon of matcha contains caffeine similar to a cup of green tea or a bit more, depending on the product.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Yes, 1 to 2 frozen portions of leaf spinach work and make the smoothie colder.
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