Description
Start your day with a nutritious and refreshing Matcha Banana Breakfast Smoothie featuring toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. This creamy, plant-based smoothie blends the earthy flavor of matcha with the natural sweetness of banana, oats, and cinnamon, creating a wholesome gluten-free and vegan breakfast option that’s quick to make and energizing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk (unsweetened soy recommended)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt of choice (plant-based for vegan option)
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons toasted pecans
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Handful of ice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure the banana is frozen for a creamy texture. Toast pecans if not pre-toasted for enhanced flavor.
- Blend Smoothie: In a high-speed blender, combine the non-dairy milk, plain yogurt, rolled oats, toasted pecans, matcha powder, ground cinnamon, sea salt, vanilla extract, frozen banana, protein powder (if using), and ice (if using). Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute, ensuring no chunks remain.
- Optional Swirl Effect: To achieve the signature green swirl look, smear a bit of yogurt on the inside edges of your serving glass. Spoon a small amount of thick matcha (koicha) into the bottom of the glass before pouring in the smoothie for a beautiful layered effect and intensified matcha flavor.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass and enjoy immediately to savor the freshness and texture.
Notes
- For the swirl effect, use thick matcha (koicha) and yogurt on the glass edges for visual appeal and added flavor.
- Using koicha will increase the earthy flavor and caffeine content significantly.
- Adjust ice quantity to control thickness and chill of the smoothie.
- Protein powder is optional but adds extra protein for a more filling meal.
- Choose non-dairy yogurt and milk to keep it vegan and dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
