Fluffy Yogurt Matcha Latte (Print version)

Creamy blend of matcha, yogurt, and fresh fruit with crunchy granola for a nourishing start.

# What You 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

# How to Make:

01 - In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, frozen banana, almond milk, matcha powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spinach if using.
02 - Blend until smooth and fluffy. For a thicker consistency, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
03 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange strawberries, blueberries, granola, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and any additional desired toppings over the smoothie base.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It's creamy and crunchy at the same time, which means you actually feel like you're eating something substantial instead of just drinking breakfast.
  • The matcha gives you that gentle energy boost without the jitters, and the tartness of Greek yogurt keeps it from tasting like dessert for breakfast.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to scroll through your phone, but it looks fancy enough to impress someone if they wander into your kitchen.
02 -
  • If you blend the matcha powder with cold liquid right away, it clumps up—always mix it with a tiny bit of warm water first or add it after blending the other ingredients, then pulse it all together for just a few seconds.
  • Don't prep this the night before thinking you'll just grab it in the morning, because the yogurt base absorbs moisture from the fruit and turns into something closer to soup than a bowl.
03 -
  • Freeze banana slices in advance in a zip-top bag so you always have them ready, and the bowl becomes a genuine five-minute breakfast even on mornings when you're running late.
  • Toast your own granola if you have time, because homemade granola stays crunchy longer in a creamy bowl and costs about half as much as buying it.
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