The Best Matcha Smoothie
This Matcha Smoothie is vibrant, creamy, and ready in just a few minutes. Pineapple, kale, coconut milk, coconut cream, vanilla, and ceremonial-grade matcha blend into a naturally energizing tropical smoothie!
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Pineapple frozen
- 2 Cups Kale
- 1 Tablespoon Matcha Powder
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Cream unsweetened
- ¾ Cup Coconut Milk cartoned
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- ⅛ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Start by creating your matcha slurry. Do this by whisking 1 tablespoon of matcha powder with 2 tablespoons of warm water for 30 seconds until smooth. This prevents clumping. Measure 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks, ¾ cup coconut milk, 2 cups kale, juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons coconut cream, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Layer ingredients in the blender: coconut milk first, then kale, matcha slurry, lime juice, coconut cream, honey, vanilla, and frozen pineapple on top. Start with 3-4 short pulses to break down the fruit, then blend on medium for 30 seconds. Stop to check consistency, and pulse a couple more times if needed. Serve immediately & enjoy!
Notes
- Control Blender Heat: High-speed blending generates friction heat that can raise your smoothie's temperature above 167°F, degrading the L-Theanine in matcha and creating bitterness. Pulse, then briefly blend instead of continuous high-speed blending, & add a handful of ice at the very end if your blender tends to overheat.
- The Secret Ingredient, A Pinch of Salt: Add ⅛ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt to suppress bitterness receptors on your tongue without making the smoothie taste salty. This allows matcha's natural sweetness to shine through without needing a lot of sweetener.
- Blend Greens First: If you don't have a high-speed blender, blend the kale with just the coconut milk for 15 seconds before adding any of the other ingredients. This ensures no leafy chunks survive.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 5027IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 5mg
