Low-Carb Matcha Banana Smoothie
A creamy, energizing smoothie with matcha, a kiss of banana, and zero carb guilt. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or smug sipping.
Ingredients
- ½ small ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup ice cubes
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional
- Sweetener to taste monk fruit, stevia, or maple if you're not keto
Instructions
- Toss banana, matcha, almond milk, ice, and vanilla into the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy like your favorite rom-com ending.
- Taste it. Add sweetener if your banana wasn’t feeling flirty enough.
- Add chia seeds if you're feeling extra and blend for 5 more seconds.
- Pour into your prettiest glass and pretend it's a $12 wellness elixir.
Notes
🍌 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 105
- Total Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Potassium: 12%
- Magnesium: 9%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin C: 8%
✨ Additional Notes/Tips
- Want it thicker? Freeze the banana and skip the ice.
- Add spinach for color; no one will taste it (not even your picky bestie).
- Want it fancier? Top with a sprinkle of hemp hearts or shredded coconut.
- Make it a meal: add a scoop of plant-based protein for real staying power.
- If you’re keto, swap banana with avocado and a dash of banana extract.