Imagine starting your day with the ultimate Blueberry Matcha Smoothie. It’s a vibrant, incredibly creamy drink that provides a gentle, sustained boost of energy.
This isn’t just a beautiful smoothie; it’s a powerhouse of antioxidants from both the blueberries and the high-quality matcha powder.
Best of all, this recipe is designed for simplicity and reliability. It comes together in just a few minutes with simple, whole-food ingredients, delivering a delicious result every time.
The earthy notes of matcha are a perfect complement to sweet berries, a pairing you might also enjoy in another refreshing fruit and matcha combination.
Let’s walk through how to create this perfectly balanced smoothie.
Quick Overview: Making Your Blueberry Matcha Smoothie Recipe
This energizing smoothie comes together in just a few simple steps. Here’s what you need to know at a glance:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired, then serve immediately.
What You’ll Need to Make This Energizing Smoothie
This smoothie comes together with just a handful of simple, powerful ingredients. Each one plays a crucial role in creating the perfect balance of creamy texture, vibrant flavor, and sustained energy.
The Simple Ingredient List
- Blueberries: 1 cup (155 g), fresh or frozen
- Baby spinach: 1 cup (30 g)
- Ripe banana: 1 medium, sliced and frozen
- Unsweetened almond milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Old-fashioned oats: 2 tablespoons
- Matcha powder: 1 teaspoon
How to Make Your Blueberry Matcha Smoothie
This vibrant smoothie comes together in just a few minutes with four simple steps. Following this process ensures a perfectly creamy and flavorful result every time.
Step 1: Blend It All Together
Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender: 1 cup of blueberries, 1 cup of baby spinach, your sliced frozen banana, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons of oats, and 1 teaspoon of matcha powder.
For more details on the type of matcha powder you use, refer to our ‘Why This Recipe Works’ section.
Step 2: Blend Until Smooth Perfection
Blend the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes until it is completely smooth and creamy. A powerful blender is essential for breaking down the oats and spinach, creating a perfectly velvety texture without any grit.
Step 3: Sweetness Check!
Pause and taste the smoothie. The natural sweetness from the banana and blueberries might be enough, but if you’d like it sweeter, this is the moment to make an adjustment. See our ‘Customization’ guide for sweetener ideas.
Step 4: Enjoy Immediately!
Pour your finished smoothie into a glass and serve it right away. Enjoying it immediately guarantees the best flavor and thick, creamy texture.
Why This Recipe Works: The Role of Each Ingredient
This smoothie is more than just a delicious blend; each ingredient is chosen for a specific purpose. Understanding the role of each component is key to achieving that perfect balance of flavor, texture, and energizing power.
Matcha Powder: The heart of this recipe, matcha provides a complex, earthy flavor that beautifully cuts through the sweetness of the fruit. We use culinary-grade matcha for its robust profile that holds its own against other ingredients, making it the ideal choice for blending.
Frozen Banana: This is the secret to a thick, creamy, ice-cream-like texture. Using a frozen banana eliminates the need for ice, which would only dilute the smoothie’s vibrant flavor. It provides natural sweetness and a luxuriously smooth consistency.
Old-Fashioned Oats: A small amount of oats works wonders here. They not only add to the creamy texture but also provide soluble fiber, giving this smoothie significant staying power to keep you feeling full and satisfied. If you enjoy this matcha shake, you know how important that satisfying element is.
Your Perfect Smoothie: A Guide to Customization & Swaps
This recipe is a fantastic starting point, but it’s also incredibly easy to adapt to your taste or what you have on hand. Here are a few reliable swaps and additions to make it your own.
Banana Substitutes (for Creaminess)
If you’re not a fan of banana, you can still achieve a wonderfully creamy texture. Try substituting with 1/2 a small avocado for healthy fats, though you may need to add a little sweetener.
A scoop of Greek yogurt adds protein and a slight tang, while 1/2 cup of frozen mango creates a sweeter, more tropical flavor.
Milk Variations
While this recipe calls for unsweetened almond milk for its neutral flavor, you have other options. Using oat milk will result in an even richer and creamier smoothie.
Feel free to use any milk you prefer, dairy or plant-based, at a 1:1 ratio.
Protein & Nutrient Boosts
To increase the staying power of your smoothie, consider these additions:
- Protein Powder: Add one scoop of your favorite vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
- Nut Butter: A tablespoon of almond or cashew butter adds healthy fats and flavor.
- Seeds: Incorporate 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds for extra fiber and omega-3s.
Sweetness Adjustments
The ripeness of your banana and blueberries will determine the final sweetness. If you find it needs a little boost, blend in 1-2 pitted dates or a teaspoon of pure maple syrup.
For another refreshing fruit and matcha combination, you can experiment with different fruits and sweeteners to find what you like best.
With these simple adjustments, you can tailor your smoothie perfectly every time.
Expert Tips for the Perfect Blueberry Matcha Smoothie
A few simple adjustments can take this smoothie from good to absolutely perfect. These tested tips will help you master the texture, streamline your prep, and customize the recipe to your liking.
Texture Perfection
For a truly thick, spoonable smoothie with an ice-cream-like consistency, ensure your banana is sliced and frozen solid before blending. Using both frozen banana and frozen blueberries creates the thickest result.
If you prefer a thinner, more drinkable smoothie, use only one frozen fruit, either the banana or the blueberries.
Meal-Prep Smoothie Packs
To save time on busy mornings, create individual smoothie packs.
Pro-Tip: Combine the blueberries, spinach, frozen banana slices, and oats into a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready, empty the pack into the blender, add the almond milk and matcha powder, and blend.
No Banana? No Problem!
If you need a substitute for banana, you can still achieve a wonderfully creamy texture. Use 1/2 of a small avocado instead of the frozen banana.
Since you’ll lose the banana’s natural sweetness, you may want to add a touch of maple syrup or a pitted date to balance the flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good to put matcha in a smoothie?
Yes! Matcha adds an earthy flavor and a boost of antioxidants to smoothies. It pairs well with fruits like blueberries and bananas.
How far ahead of time can I make it?
For the best texture and flavor, it’s best to consume your blueberry matcha smoothie immediately after blending. However, you can prep smoothie packs by combining all solid ingredients in a freezer bag for future use.
Can I add other mix ins too?
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with other fruits, protein powders, nut butters, or seeds to customize your smoothie to your liking.
Does matcha go well with berries?
Yes, matcha and berries are a delicious combination! The slightly bitter and earthy notes of matcha complement the sweetness and tartness of berries beautifully.
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Blueberry Matcha Smoothie
Equipment
- High-speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blueberries (155 g), fresh or frozen
- 1 cup Baby spinach (30 g)
- 1 medium Ripe banana sliced and frozen
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons Old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon Matcha powder culinary-grade
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender: 1 cup of blueberries, 1 cup of baby spinach, your sliced frozen banana, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons of oats, and 1 teaspoon of matcha powder.
- Blend the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes until it is completely smooth and creamy. A powerful blender is essential for breaking down the oats and spinach for a velvety texture.
- Pause and taste the smoothie. If you’d like it sweeter, this is the moment to make an adjustment (see notes for ideas).
- Pour your finished smoothie into a glass and serve it right away for the best flavor and thick, creamy texture.
Notes
Expert Tips & Customizations
Texture Perfection
For a truly thick, spoonable smoothie, ensure your banana is sliced and frozen solid before blending. Using both frozen banana and frozen blueberries creates the thickest result. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, use only one frozen fruit.Meal-Prep Smoothie Packs
Combine the blueberries, spinach, frozen banana slices, and oats into a freezer-safe bag. When ready to eat, empty the pack into the blender, add the almond milk and matcha, and blend.Customization & Swaps
- Banana Substitutes: For creaminess without banana, try 1/2 a small avocado, a scoop of Greek yogurt, or 1/2 cup of frozen mango. You may need to add a sweetener like a pitted date or maple syrup if using avocado.
- Milk Variations: Oat milk will result in a richer smoothie. Any dairy or plant-based milk works at a 1:1 ratio.
- Protein & Nutrient Boosts: Add one scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder, a tablespoon of almond/cashew butter, or 1 tablespoon of chia or flax seeds.
- Sweetness Adjustments: If needed, blend in 1-2 pitted dates or a teaspoon of pure maple syrup.
