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Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

Creamy Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

This matcha green tea smoothie from The Blender Girl Smoothies book tastes like rich creamy green tea ice cream. Thicken with tofu or avocado. 

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 16-ounce glasses
Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

  • 2 green tea bags
  • 2 1/4 cups (540ml) boiled water
  • 1/4 cup (7g) loosely packed baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup (110g) organic firm silken tofu
  • 1/2 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup (170g) chopped pitted dates, soaked
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) ice cubes

optional boosters:

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, steep the tea bags in the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds.
  2. Remove the bags, allow the tea to cool, and transfer to the fridge until chilled.
  3. Pour the tea into your blender with the rest of the ingredients (including any boosters) and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. 

Recipe Notes

Recipe from The Blender Girl Smoothies book
Photo by Trent Lanz; styling by Alicia Buszczak