Matcha Banana Almond Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Fast to make: Everything blends together in minutes, making it well suited to a quick breakfast or snack.
- Thick, creamy base: Ripe banana and well-chilled almond drink create a smooth, spoonable texture without dairy.
- Clean, bright finish: Lime juice lifts the sweetness of the banana and maple syrup while keeping the matcha flavour fresh.
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Texture tips
- Keep it spoonable: Start with less almond drink and add only a splash more if the blender needs help; too much liquid will make the bowl thin.
- Avoid matcha specks: Sift lumpy matcha before blending so it disperses evenly through the banana base.
Ingredient notes
- Use ripe banana: A ripe banana gives natural sweetness and a creamier texture, which helps balance matcha’s mild bitterness.
- Choose fresh matcha: Matcha is a main flavour here, so a fresh, bright green powder will taste cleaner than dull or stale matcha.
- Chill the almond drink: Well-chilled almond drink helps the bowl stay cold and thick straight from the blender.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: The texture is best immediately after blending, while the bowl is cold, thick and smooth.
- If chilling ahead: It can be refrigerated briefly, but stir well before serving as the mixture may loosen and separate slightly.
Ingredient swaps
- Swap the sweetener: Brown sugar can replace maple syrup; blend briefly, taste, then adjust if you want a sweeter bowl.
- Change the crunch: Sesame seeds can replace almonds for a toastier flavour and a finer, seed-like crunch.
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Instructions
- Put the banana, almond drink, matcha powder and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until very smooth, thick and spoonable, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Pour into a bowl. Roughly chop the almonds, then scatter them over the top.
- Cut the lime and squeeze a little juice over the bowl just before eating, adding more to taste. Serve straight away while cold and thick.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the thickest bowl, start with less almond drink, blend, then add a splash more only if the blender needs help.
- Sift the matcha powder into the blender if it is lumpy, to avoid specks in the finished bowl.
Substitutions
- Replace maple syrup with brown sugar; blend briefly, then taste and add a little more if you want it sweeter.
- Replace almonds with sesame seeds for a different crunch and a more toasty finish.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best eaten immediately. If needed, chill for up to 1 day; stir well before serving as it may loosen and separate slightly.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 bowls
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Japanese
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Allergens:
Almonds Tree nuts
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