Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls and matcha green tea are a "matcha" made in heaven! This matcha smoothie bowl will have you blending your way to breakfast satisfaction. Making smoothie bowls are a convenient way to reap the benefits of plant-based ingredients.
Matcha is a potent powder with a higher antioxidant content than traditional green tea. It may help improve health from head to toe with its brain-boosting, cancer-fighting, and heart-healthy benefits.1,2
Makes 1 serving
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients for matcha smoothie bowl
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- ½ cup kale
- ½ Granny smith apple
- 2 tbsp plant-based protein powder
- Ice to desired consistency
Toppings for matcha smoothie bowl
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
Directions for matcha smoothie bowl
- In a blender, combine almond milk, matcha powder, kale, apple, protein powder, and ice.
- Blend to desired consistency.
- Serve topped with chia seeds, coconut, and hemp hearts.
- Enjoy!
Scroll down to see the nutrition facts for this recipe!
References
Kochman J, Jakubczyk K, Antoniewicz J, Mruk H, Janda K. Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review. Molecules. 2020;26(1):85. doi:10.3390/molecules26010085Unno K, Nakamura Y. Green Tea Suppresses Brain Aging. Molecules. 2021;26(16):4897. doi:10.3390/molecules26164897Nutrition facts
Per Serving
- calories: 298
- fat: 14g
- fiber: 11g
- potassium: 340mg
- protein: 19g
- sodium: 314mg
- sugar: 7.5g
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