What you will need
- One cup of unsweetened almond milk
- One teaspoon of ceremonial or culinary matcha powder
- One half frozen banana
- One tablespoon of chia seeds
- One quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract
- One handful of ice
- One teaspoon of maple syrup if you want it softer
How to make it
Wash fresh produce unless labeled ready-to-eat. Remove pits, hard seeds, or peel as needed, and cut large pieces to suit your blender.
Add the liquid first, then softer ingredients and fruit. Add frozen pieces gradually if your blender struggles.
Blend until smooth. Stop the blender before scraping or stirring, and add a little liquid if the mixture is too thick.
Taste before adding optional sweetener or extra citrus. Divide into glasses and serve.
What's in this drink
- Banana: Reference banana, measured on a 100 g basis, contains 0.367 mg vitamin B6 and 0.27 mg manganese. USDA: Bananas, raw.
- Chia seeds: Reference chia seeds, measured on a 100 g basis, contains 34.4 g fiber and 2.72 mg manganese. USDA: Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
Nutrient figures are per 100 g of the USDA reference ingredient, not per serving.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Follow the storage directions on opened packaged ingredients. FoodSafety.gov recommends refrigerating perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, and keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
Short FAQ
What should I check before starting?
Mix matcha into a small amount of liquid first if it clumps. Chia can thicken the drink as it sits, so add liquid before serving if needed.
Can I change an ingredient?
Use ½ teaspoon matcha for a milder tea flavor. Leave out chia if you want a smoother texture. Milk or unsweetened soy milk can replace almond milk.
