Coconut Vanilla Matcha Smoothie
The Coconut Vanilla Matcha Smoothie blends coconut milk, banana, pineapple, matcha powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to create a creamy, vibrantly green beverage. The combination yields a smooth texture with a mild earthy matcha flavor balanced by the sweetness of fruit and vanilla. This smoothie serves as a refreshing, nutrient-rich drink that can be quickly blended for a wholesome treat.
Ingredients
- 14 oz. coconut milk light, canned
- 1 banana frozen if desired, ripe
- 1 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tsp. matcha powder organic
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract (more/less to taste)
- 1-2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or other sweetener)
- ice small handful
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use any grade of quality organic matcha powder to retain bright color and good flavor.
- Adjust maple syrup amount to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Frozen banana and pineapple yield a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Recipe adapted from A Couple Cooks but tailored here for clarity.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 smoothies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 286IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.