Matcha Banana Smoothie with Flaxseeds
A creamy, energizing smoothie combining antioxidant-rich matcha, potassium-packed banana, and fiber-loaded flaxseeds. Vegan, simple, and secretly powerful for your gut and glow.
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Add banana, matcha, flaxseeds, almond milk, vanilla, and ice into your blender.
- Blend until everything looks like a creamy green cloud of wellness.
- Taste and add maple syrup if your sweet tooth says yes.
- Pour into glass, swirl with confidence, sip like a health queen.
- Add a sprinkle of flax on top if you’re extra like that.
Notes
🍌 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2.5g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 12%
- Potassium: 10%
- Calcium: 9%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
✨ Additional Notes/Tips
- For thicker texture, freeze the banana beforehand or use less almond milk.
- Want protein? Add a scoop of plant-based vanilla powder and call it brunch.
- Ground flax works best for absorption—don’t just toss in the whole seeds.
- Swap almond milk with oat or soy if that’s your jam.
- Bonus: This also makes a fabulous smoothie bowl topped with berries and granola.