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Smoothie bowls are truly one of my favorite ways to start the day. While I love regular smoothies too, one of my favorite things about smoothie bowls is how you can add your favorite toppings and eat them with a spoon!
This Matcha Banana Smoothie Bowl recipe is incredibly easy to make and SO yummy. I love how it’s full of nutrients and gives you the perfect kickstart to your day. All you need is a blender, a bowl, 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this wholesome vegan breakfast!
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What is Matcha?
Matcha is a very finely ground green tea originating from China. It’s used in all sorts of food and drinks from noodles, cakes, ice cream, hot and cold drinks and delicious breakfast recipes like this matcha smoothie bowl!
Because matcha contains caffeine it’s a great way to keep you energized and give you a boost throughout the day. This matcha smoothie bowl is the perfect way to incorporate it into your diet. Not only will the matcha give you a nice energy kick, but it’s also packed full of delicious, healthy and juicy fruits!
The Best Matcha Powders
Here are my favorite matcha powders for smoothies, lattes, energy bites, and more!
- Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen – this one is hands down my favorite. Although it’s not a “true” matcha powder since it has collagen peptides added, I find that this one holds up the best in lattes, energy bites, and other recipes. It’s truly the best and I love that it has protein as well!!
- Thrive Market Organic Matcha – this is a great matcha powder for everyday recipes and teas.
- Kiss Me Organics Matcha Green Tea Powder – another great option that’s organic and tastes amazing!
Also, this Matcha Tea Frother is such a great tool for frothy lattes and mixing matcha powder into recipes!
More Healthy Matcha Recipes
Is Too Much Matcha Bad?
Matcha is just like any other caffeine source, so don’t go overboard with it. If you intake a lot of caffeine each day you’re likely to be hit with caffeine withdrawal symptoms if you stop drinking it, which is not good. Like everything, matcha should be consumed in moderation to most benefit from its nutrition!
Ingredients for This Recipe
You only need 5 simple ingredients to make these delicious matcha smoothie bowls!
Dates – Dates add nutrition as well as sweeten these delicious smoothie bowls! Feel free to use honey or agave syrup instead if you don’t have pitted dates on hand.
Almond Milk – Regular or unsweetened almond milk is the base liquid in this recipe. Any type of milk will also work great!
Matcha Powder – I used Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen, but this recipe works wonderfully with any type of matcha powder.
Nut Butter – Almond or cashew butter add healthy fats and thicken the smoothie.
Frozen Bananas – Blending frozen bananas into these matcha smoothie bowls make them thick, creamy, and taste like ice cream for breakfast!
Other variations: feel free to add frozen pineapple, apples, frozen strawberries, or more ice to thicken these smoothie bowls to the desired consistency!
How to Make Matcha Banana Smoothie Bowls
Making these Matcha Banana Smoothie Bowls is SO easy. Here’s how to whip them up for a healthy breakfast in 5 minutes or less!
- Blend dates and nut butter together.
- Add in matcha and almond milk, then blend.
- Add in frozen bananas and blend until smooth.
- Pour into bowls, add your favorite toppings, enjoy!
Extra Tips for Making a Matcha Banana Smoothie
- Make sure to use frozen bananas for a cool, thick, ice cream like texture. You can keep peeled bananas in the freezer by slicing and storing them in sandwich bags. Simply use them frozen when you need them. They are great in all smoothies!
- Use a spatula to mix in any dates that stick to the sides of the blender.
- You can top your matcha smoothie bowls with your favorite ingredients, so experiment and have fun!
Topping Ideas
Once you’ve blended the smoothie bowls, feel free to add any toppings that you desire! Here are a few ideas:
- Toasted Coconut
- Chopped Walnuts
- Goji Berries
- Fresh Fruit
- Homemade Granola
More Smoothie & Smoothie Bowl Recipes
- Strawberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
- Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
- Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
- Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie
- Banana Split Smoothie Bowl
- Pineapple Mango Smoothie Bowl
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Matcha Banana Smoothie Bowls
Ingredients
- 6 medium pitted dates (or 1/4 cup honey/agave)
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup matcha powder
- 2 medium frozen bananas
Instructions
- Blend the dates and almond butter together.
- Add in the almond milk and matcha powder, then blend.
- Lastly, add in the frozen bananas and blend until smooth.
- Pour into bowls and add your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Make sure to use frozen bananas for a cool, thick, ice cream like texture. You can keep peeled bananas in the freezer by slicing and storing them in sandwich bags. Simply use them frozen when you need them. They are great in all smoothies!
- Use a spatula to mix in any dates that stick to the sides of the blender.
- You can top your matcha smoothie bowls with your favorite ingredients, so experiment and have fun!
Ramona says:
Wow, this looks like the most perfect and healthy breakfast! I love smoothies as well as matcha and this is the perfect combination that I cant wait to make. I love how nutritious this is, thank you for sharing this recipe I cant to try this out!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says:
Such a light, healthy, and delicious breakfast! It’s so beautiful and super easy to put together! Thank you for sharing!
Kate says:
This is now a lovely addition to our breakfasts! My whole family loves it plus its perfect for the summer!
Kathryn says:
This made such an easy and healthy breakfast. It was delicious and I loved the matcha- this was my first time trying it!! 🙂
Natalie says:
Beautiful bowl. What a lovely breakfast idea. I’m super excited to try this recipe.
Katie Youngs says:
This sounds really refreshing. I can’t wait to try it.
Toni says:
My kids really enjoyed this! They love matcha and this smoothie bowl is perfect!
Chef Dennis says:
This Matcha Banana Smoothie Bowl is super delicious! I’m going for another bowl.
Amy Roskelley says:
This was definitely sweet enough with the dates! Loved it!
Kirby says:
Matcha is one of my favorites. This smoothie is a beautiful addition to summer mornings.
Catherine says:
Wow! What a gorgeous bowlful! Definitely going to give this a try. 🙂
Crysta Icore says:
Beautiful! Looks almost too good to eat!
Emily Kemp says:
Wow this smoothie bowl looks gorgeous, I’ve never thought of adding matcha to smoothies. I so need to try it!
brinacyl says:
hello love this recipe ! where can i find your recipe for homemade granola ?
Christine McMichael replied:
So glad you love it! 🙂 Here is the link: http://www.jaroflemons.com/homemade-granola/
brinacyl replied:
thank you ! your recipes are so easy to make, look pretty and are delicious. the nutritional info for each recipe is cherry on top !
Ieva says:
Love this recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Leva! 🙂