This vegan Matcha Green Tea Smoothie is a perfect energy-boosting breakfast, made with matcha, spinach, bananas, dates, and oat milk. Just blend, sip, and enjoy!
For more vegan green smoothies that actually taste good, try my Vegan Green Smoothie and my Kale Smoothie recipes.
I’m going to be bold: this Matcha Green Tea Smoothie is the perfect quick and easy breakfast. It has enough caffeine to wake me up in the morning and is ready to enjoy after just 5 minutes—a busy morning double whammy!
But it’s not just fast; this vegan green smoothie is also velvety smooth, naturally sweetened with dates, and oh-so-creamy, almost like a milkshake (a healthy green one, that is). Even better, the L-theanine in the matcha gives me a calm energy boost I absolutely love.
Why you’ll love this vegan matcha smoothie
- Steady energy boost – Skip the coffee jitters. A matcha smoothie has enough mild caffeine to give you an energy boost without the mid-morning crash.
- 5-minute breakfast – It’s perfect for busy mornings! Just blend the 6 ingredients until creamy, then sip and enjoy.
- Sweet & creamy – It’s a healthy green smoothie that actually tastes amazing. Dates add sweetness, spinach and matcha bring the color, and frozen bananas give it that milkshake-like texture.
How to make a matcha green tea smoothie
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until the smoothie is creamy and smooth.
If it’s too thick, blend in an extra splash of oat milk.
Pour the smoothie into one or two glasses, then sip and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
Matcha is an antioxidant-rich, bright-green Japanese green tea powder made from dried tea leaves. It can be whisked with hot water for tea, combined with milk for a latte, and even added to baked goods, like my Matcha Cookies.
I buy ceremonial-grade matcha from my local Asian grocery store. When you’re shopping, look for 100% pure matcha powder with a bright green color; dull green matcha will not be as flavorful.
The matcha does give the smoothie a subtle grassy flavor. If you’d prefer to hide that flavor, only add 1 teaspoon of matcha instead.
The exact amount of caffeine will depend on the quality of your matcha and how much you use in the smoothie. Two teaspoons of matcha have less caffeine than a cup of coffee (approximately 38 mg vs 100 mg), but should be just enough to give you the boost you’re looking for.
For a protein boost, blend in 1 scoop of your favorite plain vegan protein powder or 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, ground flax seeds, and/or hemp seeds.
You can get creative with extra fruit, too. Add 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries to make a strawberry matcha smoothie, or swap one of the bananas for 1/2 cup of frozen mango pieces for a tropical vibe.
For a creamier texture, blend in a generous scoop of plain vegan yogurt.
The best way to meal prep matcha smoothies is to pour the blended smoothie into ice cube trays, freeze the cubes until solid, and then transfer them to an airtight container. When it’s time to eat, just blend as many smoothie cubes as you need with a splash of milk!
Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 large frozen bananas about 2 cups sliced, frozen bananas
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder high quality
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pitted medjool date or 1-2 teaspoons agave/maple syrup
- 3/4 cup creamy oat milk, plus more as needed or other plant milk
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or mango
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ground flaxseeds or hemp seeds
- 1 scoop vegan protein powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth, scraping the sides as needed. If it's too thick, add a little more oat milk and blend.
- Serve immediately. It makes one large serving, or two smaller servings.
Notes
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If you like a more subtle matcha flavor, add only 1 teaspoon matcha. Also make sure to use a quality matcha as the flavors vary depending on the brand.
Fantastic! Really great taste. Next time I’ll be taking the recommendation to add protein powder or flaxseed to add a bit more substance.