Strawberry Matcha Smoothie
Try switching up your morning caffeine routine and making yourself a complete breakfast in a cup. This recipe includes plenty of protein and fiber to kick start your day!
Matcha Smoothie
Makes approximately 16 oz
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 ripe banana, fresh or frozen
1 tsp matcha powder, adjust to taste
1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp local honey
1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Ice cubes (optional)
Directions:
Add liquids first - pour the soy milk and coconut milk into your blender.
Add remaining ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth. If smoothie is too thin, add a few ice cubs. If smoothie is too thick add a little more soy milk until desired consistency is reached.
Adjust flavors based on personal preference by adding more or less sweetener.
Substitutions
Substitute the soy milk for any milk of your choice.
You can use any type of sweetener you prefer, but using local honey can have an impact on seasonal allergies if that is something you struggle with.
What benefits does this provide?
This smoothie is not only a complete meal with plenty of fiber and protein, but it is also chalk full of anti-inflammatory ingredients. Matcha powder is a form of caffeine that is also a good source of antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory effects. Ginger is also a well known anti-inflammatory that has the double whammy of supporting digestive health.
