Description
A delicious and nutritious Wild Blueberry Vanilla Matcha Smoothie that combines the flavors of wild blueberries, banana, and matcha for a refreshing drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the frozen wild blueberries, sliced banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, matcha powder, and honey or maple syrup if using.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, add the Greek yogurt. For a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary, adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Substitute the wild blueberries with other berries like strawberries or raspberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg