Matcha Madness Recipe

Inspired by The TREEHOUSE

Time8m

Serves1

matcha green tea, blueberries

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Ingredients

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Smoothie Base

1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

1 1/2 tsp matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)

1 cups frozen blueberries

1/2 medium banana (ripe, sliced and frozen if possible)

1 tbs raw honey or maple syrup

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Optional Boosts & Garnish

1/4 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 tsp ground chia seeds

1/2 cups ice cubes (if using fresh fruit)

6 each fresh blueberries (for garnish)

1/4 tsp matcha dust (for sprinkle)

Method

Smoothie Base

Prepare matcha

Sift or whisk 1.5 tsp matcha powder with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the almond milk until smooth and no clumps remain. This prevents gritty matcha in the smoothie.

Combine base ingredients

In a high-speed blender add the remaining almond milk (about 1 cup), 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, the sifted matcha mixture, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 sliced banana, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice. Add 1/4 tsp vanilla if using.

Blend

Secure the blender lid and blend on medium-high for 45–60 seconds, or until completely smooth and uniformly green with a purple tint from the blueberries. Pause and scrape down the sides once if needed.

Adjust texture and sweetness

If the smoothie is too thick, add up to 1/4 cup additional almond milk and blend 10–15 seconds more. If you prefer sweeter, add an extra 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup and blend briefly.

Optional Boosts & Garnish

If using chia seeds, stir 1 tsp ground chia into the finished smoothie and let sit 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly, or blend them in for an extra uniform texture.

If you used fresh (not frozen) blueberries or want a colder drink, add 1/2 cup ice to the blender during the blending step and blend until smooth.

Pour the smoothie into a 16-ounce glass. Garnish with 6 fresh blueberries and a light dusting (about 1/4 tsp) of matcha powder on top.

Serve immediately with a straw. Stir before drinking if chia was added and has settled.