Matcha Protein Shake (w/ Banana)

This creamy matcha protein shake is made with matcha powder, spinach, banana and protein powder for a nourishing, wholesome way to start your day.

Creamy, Dreamy Matcha Protein Shake is the Perfect Recipe to Start Your Day

If you feel like you’re a little late to the matcha party, not to worry, this simple breakfast shake will help you fall in love with the earthy green tea in no time! If you haven’t tried matcha before, it’s a Japanese green tea powder made from finely powdered dried tea leaves.

So just like green tea, matcha is naturally caffeinated (but definitely less than your morning cup of coffee or black tea does). This means it has the potential to give you stable energy without the crash, making it a great, quick breakfast shake to fuel your day. I enjoy a simple, wholesome smoothie most mornings and this lightly sweet, creamy banana matcha protein shake is a new favorite in my weekly rotation, but it also make a great snack or afternoon pick-me-up!

Making a Matcha Shake with Ease

All you need to do is add all your ingredients to a blender and let it work it’s magic. Before you know it you’ll be sipping on a delicious, wholesome protein shake! Note, this matcha smoothie is only slightly sweet from the natural sweetness of the banana and the vanilla protein powder.  So be sure to use a protein powder that you like the taste of!

For a sweeter shake option you can add 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup or 1-2 pitted dates before blending.

Ingredients & Modifications

Matcha powder: If you haven’t tried matcha before, it’s a Japanese green tea powder made from finely powdered dried tea leaves. Look for culinary grade matcha in the tea & coffee aisle at your local natural foods store, or find it online.

Frozen banana: You can also use fresh banana in place of frozen banana in this recipe. The banana adds some natural sweetness to the smoothie.

Baby spinach: I like to use tender, non-bitter greens for smoothies. But you can use any greens you like that blend easily and work well with these other ingredients. Some baby kale would work well in addition to (or in place of) spinach here, too.

Unsweetened milk of choice: Any milk will work great in this recipe. For a nut-free option try hemp milk, coconut milk or oat milk. If you like a thinner consistency in your smoothies, add more milk.

Ground flax seed: Ground flax seed adds a dose of plant goodness. I find it easier to use ground flax seed but you could also add whole flax seeds if you have a high speed blender.

Vanilla protein powder: You can use any protein powder you like the taste of. To keep this recipe vegan friendly, be sure to use a plant-based. To keep this recipe paleo friendly, be sure to use a grain-free and dairy-free protein powder.

Tip: If using fresh banana in place of frozen, be sure to add ice to the blender for better texture.

This Recipe Is…

Dairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreePaleoVeganVegetarian

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