For a healthy, antioxidant-rich snack, try this creamy Mango Matcha Smoothie that combines fresh fruit with matcha green tea powder.
The best smoothies are the ones that are slightly sweet, super creamy, and vibrantly colored—at least in my opinion. This Mango Matcha Smoothie has all of these qualities, plus the magical ingredient of matcha green tea powder.
I’ve only had matcha green tea powder once before, and it was in a packet with a bag of green tea (pretty sure it was Kirkland brand?). It wasn’t until I received a sample from Kiss Me Organics recently that I actually tried matcha green tea powder on its own.
In case you’re not familiar with matcha green tea powder, here are a few highlights:
- Matcha is made from finely ground green tea leaves, typically grown in Japan. These leaves are shaded towards the end of their growth cycle to increase chlorophyll content and create a deep green color.
- Matcha is higher in antioxidants and caffeine than steeped green tea, since you’re consuming the entire leaf.
- Studies have shown matcha can help protect the liver, promote a healthy heart, and be a helpful aid for weight loss.
- Matcha green tea is traditionally prepared by mixing 1-2 teaspoons of matcha powder with 2 ounces hot water using a bamboo whisk.
I’m really enjoying it as an addition to smoothies, in particular. It tastes like green tea (shocking) and has a beautiful green color. Pairing it with mango and banana created a pretty smoothie that wasn’t overly sweet, which I really liked. It actually reminded me a bit of my protein spinach smoothie because of those qualities.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mango cubes
- 1/2 frozen ripe banana
- 1/3 cup milk (dairy or other)
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately.
As I was trying to come up with the perfect mango-matcha recipe, I ended up making a couple different versions, with the winning combo being today’s recipe. In order to not OD on matcha or waste any of it, I decided to dump the extra smoothie I had in my popsicle molds, which PRO TIP: is a great way to mix up your typical smoothie and create a healthy treat.
Matcha Green Tea Giveaway
If you want to see what this matcha green tea powder business is all about, or replenish your supply, I’m excited to be hosting a giveaway with Kiss Me Organics! Your entry options are in the widget below.
Giveaway starts TODAY and ends Monday, November 13th, at midnight. Best of luck to you!
If you’d like to go ahead and buy the matcha green tea powder on your own, just use the coupon code IRS9QDKB for 20% off off the Ceremonial Matcha!
Have you ever tried matcha green tea powder?
What are some go-to ingredients you add to smoothies?
Never tried matcha
but machamachaa want to.
I haven’t tried matcha powder yet. I tend to incorporate flax, chia whenever possible.
I LOVE matcha!!!!! I will definitely have to try this smoothie, and I sincerely hope I win some matcha powder! Haha… also – you are correct; the Kirkland brand green tea has the matcha powder in the packet with the tea bag. Yummy! 🙂
No I haven’t but I’m desperate to try it! Looks so fab!
Love putting matcha in my smoothies too! Lately I’ve been adding frozen veggies like cauliflower, kale, and even butternut squash!
I love matcha! But I never add it to smoothies, not sure why. Well, maybe it’s time to try 🙂 I imagine it would work fantastically with mango and banana or also just mango. Will have to give it a go.
yes it’s my favourite tea to drink 🙂
Oh my gosh yes! I love it in a green smoothie! I also use it to make green tea lattes. LOVE IT!
Yes, I love matcha! My go to ingredients are almond milk, bananas and strawberries.
No I have never tried it before. My go to smoothie ingredients are chia seeds and bananas and a handful of berries.
I have never tried it. I use Chia & flax seed in my smoothies.
Yes, I have tried it and I LOVE it!
Mostly I make protein shakes but in various flavors.
I also love making avocado smoothies.
Mostly I make them high protein, low carb and healthy fats but have to be yummy too.
I have and I love it! Also love coconut milk and different fruits and greens in my smoothies.
Big fan of Matcha and the nice healthy benefits 😊 Favourite smoothie ingredients include any berries especially acaia
I have not tried it at home.
I have not tried matcha tea. I use apples, bananas, and spinach in my smoothies.
I have not tried matcha green tea powder
I have not tried tea powder but I do add flax seed to my smoothies
Ive never tried it but Id love to have it with a spinach and strawberry smoothie
I have tried macha, and I love the health benefits of it. For smoothies, I love berries and protein powder. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
I haven’t but I’d love to try it x
I have never tried it but we regularly make smoothies 💙
I have never tried matcha green tea powder before. I have read a lot about it though. My go to items for smoothies are bananas and strawberries.
No i have not
I have never tried matcha and I have a banana, strawberry or peach smoothie most days.
i have never tried matcha tea but the recipes look amazing
no i haven’t tried it but would like to
No I haven’t but looks amazing xx
I’ve never tried it before.
I haven’t tried this tea. I like to add whey protein to my smoothies.
I have not tried matcha green tea powder as of yet, but I would love to.
i have never tried matcha green tea powder. my go to ingredient is strawberry
yes yes yes. I love matcha. I usually use it in green tea lattes.. I’ve only had a few smoothies and am pretty sure they had bananas.