Vegan green matcha and coconut morning smoothie

Vegan green matcha and coconut morning smoothie with baby spinach, banana, creamy coconut milk, matcha and hemp seeds – mild, green and pleasantly satisfying.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 230 kcal per serving
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Carbs: 20 g

Ingredients

• 1 handful of baby spinach
• ½ banana
• 150ml creamy tinned coconut milk
• 100ml cold water
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 1 tsp hulled hemp seeds

Method

You’ll need: blender

1. Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and break the banana into rough pieces if needed.
2. Put the baby spinach, banana, coconut milk, cold water, matcha powder and hulled hemp seeds in the blender.
3. Blend everything until the smoothie is creamy and evenly green. If it seems too thick, adjust with a little water.
4. Taste briefly: matcha brings a subtle bitterness, and banana gently rounds off the flavour.
5. Pour the smoothie straight into a glass or bowl and serve fresh.

Good to know

Some mornings don't need anything complicated. Just something cool and creamy, and a slow start to the day.

Swaps

Baby spinach → kale (more vitamin C and K, a stronger flavour) ½ banana → ½ avocado (less sugar, more monounsaturated fats, creamy texture) 150ml creamy tinned coconut milk → unsweetened coconut yoghurt + a little water (more protein depending on the product, still creamy) 1 tsp hulled hemp seeds → 1 tsp almond butter (more vitamin E and monounsaturated fats, also makes it creamy)

Allergens

Hemp seeds aren't one of the major allergens; if you have a sensitive stomach, the caffeine in matcha can irritate it. For children only in small amounts, during pregnancy factor in the caffeine, and if you're unsure, check with your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What does matcha contain nutritionally?

Matcha contains natural caffeine as well as polyphenols, especially catechins. The exact amount varies a lot depending on cultivation, harvest and quality.

What nutrients does baby spinach add to the smoothie?

Baby spinach mainly brings folate and vitamin K, plus smaller amounts of potassium, magnesium and iron. Because it's used raw, its fresh, mild character is well preserved.

Why do hemp seeds go well in this smoothie?

Hulled hemp seeds provide unsaturated fats and minerals such as magnesium. They taste mild and make the texture a little more rounded.

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