Fluffy Yogurt Matcha Latte (Print Version)

Creamy matcha and yogurt smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit and crunchy granola for a nourishing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, optional

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1/4 cup granola
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
13 - Additional fresh fruit such as kiwi, mango, or banana as desired

# Directions:

01 - Add Greek yogurt, frozen banana, almond milk, matcha powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spinach to blender.
02 - Blend ingredients until smooth and fluffy. For thicker consistency, add ice cubes and blend again.
03 - Pour smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Layer strawberries, blueberries, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and additional fresh fruit on top of smoothie base.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert but your body knows it's breakfast, packed with protein and antioxidants without tasting like you're being virtuous.
  • The whole thing comes together in 10 minutes, which means you can actually make this on a weekday instead of just thinking about it.
  • You get to play with toppings like you're decorating edible art, so every bowl feels a little different and exciting.
02 -
  • The matcha powder can clump if you don't blend it long enough with the yogurt, so make sure to give it a solid 20 seconds of blending before adding the other ingredients if you want a silky-smooth result.
  • Frozen banana is absolutely non-negotiable here, because a regular banana won't give you that thick, creamy texture that makes this feel special instead of just soupy.
03 -
  • Use a high-powered blender if you have one, because it creates that impossibly fluffy texture that makes this feel more like a treat than just blended fruit and yogurt.
  • Keep matcha powder sealed tightly in an airtight container away from light and heat, because it loses its vibrant color and delicate flavor quickly once it starts oxidizing.
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