Matcha Protein Shake

This Matcha Protein Shake tastes just like an iced matcha latte! Yet it is a great way to consume 30-40 grams of protein plus healthy fats. Vanilla protein powder, baby spinach, banana, greek yogurt, and matcha tea powder create the delicious flavor of a matcha milkshake with a natural green color.

Prepared in 3 minutes from kitchen staples, this healthy protein shake is a great snack for when you need a quick pick-me-up that will leave you with long lasting energy all day. Matcha is a powdered Japanese green tea with herbal, grassy notes that are balanced with the vanilla and maple syrup in this recipe.

Enjoy as an energizing breakfast smoothie, post-workout shake, healthy dessert, or booze it up by adding your favourite alcohol for a frozen cocktail. Keep reading to learn just how easy it is to make this matcha protein shake recipe.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Tastes like a delicious matcha latte.
• Long lasting energy. Matcha contains an average of 70mg caffeine per serving. It's known for it's long-lasting effects without spikes and crashes.
• Healthy yet tastes like a dessert.
• A filling snack. Packed with 30-40 g protein plus healthy fats.
• Made with pantry staples in 3 minutes.
• Perfect for breakfast, post-workout, snack or dessert.
• It's gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian.

Want more smoothie ideas? You'll also like this chocolate mango smoothie, cinnamon roll protein shake, apple pie protein smoothie, peach cobbler protein shake, and blackberry strawberry banana smoothie.

Ingredient Notes

Here are all the ingredients you'll need to make this healthy matcha smoothie:

• Spinach: Fresh spinach adds even more green color and nutrients.
• Frozen banana or more ice if you don’t like banana.
• 0% greek yogurt: The healthy fat keeps you full and makes the smoothie super creamy while adding almost 10g more protein. Use higher fat if you prefer.
• Maple syrup: You can adjust the amount to your sweetness preference. Honey will work too.
• Vanilla protein powder: I like to use whey, but vegan protein will work too. I like to use the premier protein vanilla milkshake whey protein powder. Protein powder is the best way to increase your protein intake.
• Matcha tea powder use the highest grade available
• Vanilla extract
• Ice cubes
• Water: Use milk if you want it even creamier. Start with a little and add if needed.

Optional Ingredients

Amp up the nutrition of this protein smoothie recipe with any of your favourite add ins! Try some of these for health benefits:

• Collagen powder
• Chia seeds: Blend them in. Start with 1 tablespoon and increase to 2 if desired.
• Flax Seeds: 1-2 tablespoons
• Oats: Try adding 2-4 tablespoon of hearty oats. Use rolled or quick oats.
• Nut butter: A tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter will make this even more filling.
• More frozen fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc. Be sure to increase the water amount if adding more fruit.

Substitutions

There are many ways to change up this smoothie depending on your mood. Here are some substitution suggestions:

• Use chocolate protein powder. For a chocolate matcha flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder. Or simple a scoop of protein powder in chocolate flavor. Blend in some chocolate chips for a java chip style smoothie.
• Dairy-free or vegan. Use a plant based protein powder and swap the greek yogurt for plant based yogurt or simply a plant based milk like oat milk, coconut milk or almond milk.
• Add booze. 1-2 oz baileys, vodka, or whiskey are my picks for a delicious frozen cocktail!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full recipe.

(1) Add all ingredients to the bucket of a high-speed blender.

(2) Blend for 30-60 seconds until it's a creamy smoothie.

(3) Pour into a glass and enjoy.

How to Serve

There are many ways to enjoy this healthy green tea protein shake. Here are some suggestions:

• Enjoy as a healthy breakfast or snack on the go.
• Blend as a post-workout smoothie to keep you full all morning.
• Make a blended cocktail by blending in 1-2 oz Baileys, vodka, or whiskey.
• Enjoy at brunch with some of these delicious recipes:

• Gluten-free breakfast casserole
• Ricotta egg bites
• 4 ingredient vegan pancakes
• Gluten-free cheese scones
• Gluten-free english muffins
• Gluten-free bagels

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Make Ahead & Storage

Note that this smoothie recipe is best served and consumed fresh after preparing. It should not be made ahead of time, nor stored for later.

Got leftover smoothie? Pour into ice cube trays and freeze into smoothie cubes! Blend the frozen cubes with a little milk for a new smoothie another day.

Batching

If you're hosting a crowd of people, this matcha smoothie is easy to scale up (depending on your blender capacity). Double the recipe for two large smoothies or 4 smaller smoothies.

Expert Tips

Here are some of my top tips and tricks for a successful smoothie:

• Use a frozen element. Whether it's simply ice, frozen banana, or frozen cold brew cubes. This will result in the coldest, thickest, creamiest smoothie.
• Add the liquid slowly. You can always add more to thin it out.
• Use a high-powered blender. My two favourite investments are the ZWILLING ENFINIGY power blender or the Vitamix E310.
• Blend for 30-60 seconds until thoroughly pulverized.
• Add extra nutritional benefits with chia seeds, flax seeds, collagen powder, spinach, etc.
• Top with whipped cream and a cherry for some fun!

Frequently Asked Questions

This naturally green vanilla matcha protein shake is perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or just a mid-day snack! It's the perfect drink for the springtime when you need an energy boost. It's made with simple ingredients and blends up quickly so you can get enjoying!

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