WHAT IS MATCHA?

Matcha is powdered green tea packed with antioxidants. This is because matcha is the blended form of the entire leaf. So as opposed to making regular brewed tea, where some antioxidants diffuse into the water before you discard the tea bag, making matcha is kind of like blending the tea bag with the water. Except the tea is already blended into a fine powder for you!

There are two main ‘grades’ of Matcha: ceremonial grade and culinary grade. Ceremonial grade is only meant for drinking with water, whereas culinary grade is best for combining with other ingredients to make matcha energy balls, lattes and smoothies like this one.

Ingredients

• 1 Banana sliced into 6-8 chunks and frozen
• 1 cup/ 150 grams Frozen Mango Chunks
• 1/2 tsp Matcha Green Tea Powder
• 1/4 cup/ 55 grams Fresh Spinach 
• 1/4 cup/ 60 ml Almond Milk or dairy-free milk of choice

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL):

• 1/4 cup/ 25 grams Blueberries
• 1/2 tbsp Cacao Nibs
• 1/2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds

Instructions

1. Add the frozen banana, frozen mango and spinach to a high speed blender. 
2. In a small bowl, dissolve the matcha powder in 2 tbsp of warm water. Add to the blender.
3. Add about half of the almond milk to the blender and blend your smoothie bowl. If the smoothie is not blending, use the tamper or a spatula to carefully shift the fruit around the blade. If it is still not blending, add more almond milk and blend again.
4. Once your smoothie is thick and smooth, transfer it to a bowl and add your favourite toppings. Take a quick snap for the 'gram, then enjoy!