The ultimate spring drink, strawberry matcha smoothie

I think I’m obsessed with matcha. I swapped my morning iced latte for matcha for a year and never looked back. I love earthy, delicious flavors that can be dressed up with different milks and flavors or sipped on their own in the simplest moments of the morning. As I have more and more matcha on hand, I’m always looking for new ways to accentuate its flavor. This matcha smoothie does just that.

Smoothies are a no-recipe recipe for me. I usually have an idea of ​​the flavor profile I want in a smoothie and adjust it as I perfect it. Is it too thick? Add more liquid. Want a little more sweetness? Add more fruit. Are you missing an ingredient? Substitute another one. Smoothies should be fun and approachable for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up. And with spring just around the corner, I wanted to take the strawberry matcha trend I’ve been seeing and bring it to life in smoothie form. Use this as a guide and take control in your kitchen.

Matcha smoothie ingredients

This smoothie has two layers: a matcha layer and a strawberry layer. Each layer has a slightly different composition to highlight each flavor.

For matcha layer:

• Matcha. Make sure you’re using a ceremonial matcha that you’ll actually want to drink. Culinary matcha has a grassy, ​​bitter taste. Great for baked goods, but not so great for smoothies.
• Yogurt. If you want a bit of a protein boost, use unflavored, unsweetened plain or Greek yogurt.
• banana. I’ve tried smoothie thickeners that don’t add much flavor, but to be honest, banana works best every time. You may taste a little bit, but not much. You can also use frozen cauliflower or avocado if you like.
• ice. It helps keep everything cool and creates a thick texture.

For the strawberry layer:

• Fresh and frozen strawberries. It may seem like an afterthought, but the roles of both strawberries here are different. Fresh, seasonal strawberries are sweeter and have a great flavor. Frozen strawberries will help thicken your smoothie. Use what you have and replace it where you need it.
• Frozen coconut milk. If you only use part of the can of coconut milk, freeze the leftover in an ice cube tray and make a smoothie like this. Adds a nice creamy texture.
• vanilla. It’s optional, but I like the slightly floral flavor, with the addition of vanilla giving it a strawberry and cream vibe.
• ice. Add a little ice to thicken it and chill it.

Use your milk to thin both layers and make them easier to blend. I used Tace’s pistachio milk. If you want to add a little sweetness, add honey for a floral flavor.

Also, hot take: you should add salt to your smoothies! Just like adding salt to other foods, adding a pinch of salt can enhance the flavor and make it more delicious.

How to assemble matcha smoothie

The fun thing about this smoothie is that it has beautiful layers of strawberries and matcha. It’s delicious to mix, but the color will be a muted brown.we pursue taste and The aesthetic here. Your smoothie deserves to shine.

Tips to keep in mind:

• Creating a thick smoothie layer will ensure that the two types of smoothies don’t sit on top of each other and mix into each other.
• If you prefer a thinner, easier-to-drink smoothie, start pouring the first layer. Then slowly pour the second layer onto the back of a spoon. Some of the smoothie may sink into other layers, but as you get closer to the top, it’s easier to create another layer for a layered color vibe.

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