This Daily Harvest Pineapple Matcha Smoothie has only 6 ingredients, and takes a couple of minutes to make. Who doesn’t love to start their day with a fresh tropical smoothie and a little caffeine boost?
Daily Harvest is a meal delivery company that prides itself in the quality and deliciousness of their food! The Pineapple Matcha smoothie is one of their smoothies and this is my copycat version. So, if you’re a matcha and piña colada fan you definitely have to put this smoothie on your list to make! It’s filled with pineapple, greens, quality matcha, unsweet coconut cream, fresh squeezed lime and a splash of real vanilla. This smoothie is vegan (if you don’t add the optional honey), gluten free, and so healthy. I hope you love this Daily Harvest Pineapple Matcha Smoothie!
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Daily Harvest Pineapple Matcha Smoothie Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Pineapple
- 2 Cups Kale
- 2 Teaspoons Matcha Powder
- 1 Lime juiced
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Cream unsweetened
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Optional Ingredient!
- Honey if you want your smoothie sweeter!
How to Make the Smoothie
- Add the pineapple, kale, matcha, lime juice, coconut cream and vanilla to a blender.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth. If you want a thinner smoothie, slowly add water or nut milk until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve right away & enjoy!
Recipe Alternatives
This recipe is so delicious as is, but if you’d like to try some different combinations—I’m going to give you some ideas.
Fruit: Pineapple is the only fruit in this recipe, but you could try making it with mango, banana, or any variation of these three tropical fruits. Sometimes I like to add banana with the pineapple. I’ve even made this recipe using all three—pineapple, banana, & mango.
Greens: This recipe calls for kale, but spinach is a great alternative if you’re not a fan of kale. You can also omit the greens completely if you don’t like smoothies with greens.
Nut Milk/Cream: It’s hard to beat coconut cream! It adds a thick creamy richness to this smoothie. Although if you’re looking for something less calorie dense than coconut cream, try subbing it out for the nut milk you prefer.
Sweetener: Another personal preference. If you want a sweeter smoothie—I suggest adding honey. You can also use pure maple syrup, agave, date syrup, or more fruit as well to naturally sweeten the smoothie.
I hope this gave you some fun ideas to tailor this Daily Harvest Pineapple Matcha Smoothie to your liking. 💚
What is Matcha?
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from specially grown green tea leaves. It’s a beautiful vibrant green, has a very unique taste, and numerous health benefits. Unlike traditional tea where the leaves are steeped and thrown away, matcha powder is made using the entire leaf. Because of this, consuming matcha gives you a concentrated dose of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals! It’s flavor is both earthy and slightly sweet.
Matcha is often preferred over coffee because of its nutritional benefits, and effects on the body. Instead of an immediate burst of caffeine like coffee, matcha provides a steady release of caffeine, eliminating the midday crash.
The Best Time to Drink Matcha
Morning Matcha
Matcha is a great option to kickstart your day. Its moderate caffeine levels give a steady energy lift instead of the burst of caffeine coffee provides—often leaving you with the jitters. A morning matcha can also help with alertness & focus.
Midday Matcha
As the day moves by and that midday slump sets in, a little bit of matcha will always do the trick! After enjoying a matcha, it eliminates the desire to mindlessly snack or opt for another round of coffee. The gentle caffeine lift from matcha can help boost energy, keeping you alert and focused without affecting sleep later in the evening.
Workout Matcha
You may want to consider adding a matcha smoothie to your pre-workout routine. Its energizing abilities can help with energy levels during exercise. Interesting fact: the combo of caffeine and antioxidants in matcha may also help with fat oxidation!
Sipping this smoothie before a workout sesh may help improve endurance levels and performance—helping you make the most of your workout!
Of course the best time to consume matcha depends on personal preferences and how sensitive your body is to caffeine. You can try having matcha at different times to see how your body responds. My favorite time is definitely right when I wake up. So whether this Daily Harvest Pineapple Matcha smoothie is a part of your morning routine, a midday pick-me-up, or a pre-workout boost, I think it will definitely become one of your new favorites!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re drinking matcha to improve wellness, it’s definitely important to find high-quality matcha. You can find matcha in a lot of places like specialized tea shops, online retailers, and health food stores. Online stores like Amazon or websites of established tea companies provide a very good selection as well. I’d suggest buying matcha labeled “ceremonial grade” for the best taste and quality! This article goes over the Top 5 Matcha Tea Brands.
In my opinion, matcha is better when added to something (like this smoothie) or in latte form sweetened with honey or maple syrup.
I think coconut or oat milk is best in a matcha latte. Again, it all depends on personal preference.
I think the best sweeteners for matcha are honey or maple syrup. Of course if you’re adding matcha to a smoothie, fruits like pineapple, mango, and banana give it a delicious flavor as well.
Yes—if consumed in moderation this smoothie is healthy and nutrient rich.
Enjoy!
I hope you love this fresh smoothie and caffeine boost. It’s one of my favorite smoothies to make and leaves me feeling light and energized. If you’re trying to get off coffee in the morning, but want a drink to look forward to—this is an amazing alternative! Enjoy💚
Daily Harvest Pineapple Matcha Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Pineapple
- 2 Cups Kale
- 2 Teaspoons Matcha Powder
- 1 Lime juiced
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Cream unsweetened
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Optional
- Honey if you want your smoothie sweeter!
Instructions
- Add the pineapple, kale, matcha, lime juice, coconut cream and vanilla to a blender.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth. If you want a thinner smoothie, slowly add water or nut milk until it’s your desired consistency.
- Serve right away & enjoy!
I’m trying to get off coffee in the mornings & trying to incorporate matcha as my caffeine. Obsessed with this!
Thanks so much Meagan—I’m glad you love it!
This is a very original and creative smoothie recipe that I will definitely try!
This feedback is so sweet to hear—thank you! Yes, please do and let me know how you like it!