Rich, smooth matcha green tea and creamy mango smoothie create a beautiful swirl in a glass, making this healthy 5-ingredient Mango and Matcha Green Tea Smoothie! The sweetness from the tropical mango smoothie complements the intense matcha flavor. The energy-boosting and antioxidant-rich smoothie is perfect for a healthy breakfast.
If you want to explore more matcha and smoothie combinations, also try Strawberry Matcha Latte Smoothie and Connecting with the Earth Smoothie. Matcha green tea smoothies boost your energy and fruit smoothie makes these drinks so satiating. They’re perfect for a healthy breakfast, a light meal, or an afternoon snack!
This is a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free smoothie recipe!
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What I don’t like about typical matcha smoothies is that they are not matcha-y enough for me. Since the matcha powder is evenly blended into the smoothie, its flavor becomes much milder.
To enjoy matcha’s keen, awakening flavor and naturally occurring frothy form, this recipe prepares matcha in the traditional method with a bamboo whisk. Then it’s swirled into a creamy mango smoothie to create a sweet, tropical matcha drink!
This matcha smoothie is like your morning cup of matcha and smoothie combined together without losing both key flavor and texture. Enjoy your perfect sip to enrich your morning routine.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich, frothy matcha prepared with the traditional method
- Packed with antioxidants from matcha
- Need only 5 ingredients, simple and easy
- No refined sugar, naturally sweetened from fruits
- Perfect for healthy breakfast, post-workout, and afternoon snack
Ingredients
For the matcha
- Matcha Powder – Using high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha powder makes a huge difference. High-quality matcha has a vibrant green color and a rich umami flavor. It should never taste too grassy or dull. My go-to matcha brand is Ippodo, I love and trust the matcha from them!
For the mango smoothie
- Mango (frozen) – tropical sweetness and creaminess.
- Banana (frozen) – banana also adds natural sweetness and creaminess. Not a fan of bananas? Simply swap them with more manoges.
- Hemp Seeds (optional) – Hemp seeds add extra protein and healthy fats to the smoothie, making you feel full for longer.
- Oat milk (or any preferred milk) – dairy-free base for the smoothie. Use gluten free oat milk if you’re sensitive to gluten.
Instructions
This recipe prepares the matcha tea and mango smoothie separately, then combines both in a glass. This way, you can enjoy intense, frothy matcha made using the traditional method without diluting its rich flavor.
- Make Matcha: In a small bowl, sift in matcha powder. Add hot water and use a bamboo whisk to whisk vigorously until smooth and foam on the surface. Set aside.
- Make Mango Smoothie: In a high-speed blender, add a frozen banana, mango, hemp seeds, and oat milk. Blend until creamy and thick. Add a splash of oat milk if it’s difficult to blend.
- Assembly: In a glass, add matcha and pour the smoothie over the matcha.
- Mix, but not over mix, and enjoy!
Tip for Making Good Matcha – The water temperature is crucial when preparing matcha. Boiling water can ruin the delicate flavor of matcha, even if you’re using a high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha. For the best results, use water at 176°F (80°C). To achieve the perfect temperature, try this old-fashioned method: after boiling water, transfer it to an empty cup. It helps cool down hot water to the ideal temperature for matcha making. Then add to matcha to whisk!
Tips for the Best Matcha Smoothie
- Use frozen mangoes and bananas for a creamy texture.
- Sift matcha powder for smooth matcha.
- Use a bamboo whisk for the creamy matcha froth.
- Use water at 176°F (80°C) for the best matcha taste.
- Don’t mix matcha and smoothie too much. You don’t want to dilute both flavors.
Variations
- Veggies – Instead of bananas, you can also use cauliflower, zucchini, or avocado. When swapping bananas for veggies, add a splash of sweetener, like maple syrup, to add extra sweetness.
- Protein Powder – hemp seeds add some protein to this smoothie, but if you want to bump up the protein intake, add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
- Extra fiber – throw in some oats, flax seeds, or chia seeds.
FAQ
Yes! You can use bananas with more frozen mangoes. Or swap bananas with frozen veggies like cauliflower, zucchini, and avocados. If you’re substituting with vegetables, add a splash of sweetener, like maple syrup, to add extra sweetness.
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The mesmerizing combinations of fruits and matcha are endless. If you’re a fruit matcha lover, also try:
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5-ingredient Mango and Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
Ingredients
For the matcha
- 1 teaspoon matcha
- 3 tablespoons hot water boil water and pour it in a cup to cool down to 176°F (80°C)
For the mango smoothie
- 1 frozen banana chopped
- 1 cup frozen mangoes
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- ⅔ cup oat milk *see note 1 below
Instructions
- Make matcha: in a small bowl, sift in matcha powder. Add hot water and use a bamboo whisk to whisk vigorously until smooth and foam on the surface. Set aside.
- Make the mango smoothie: in a high-speed blender, add a frozen banana, mango, hemp seeds, and oat milk. Blend until creamy and thick. Add a splash of oat milk if it’s difficult to blend.
- Assembly: In a glass, add matcha and pour the smoothie over the matcha. Mix, but not over mix, and enjoy!
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