A tropical matcha smoothie bowl with fresh greens, mango, pineapple, and banana. A refreshing and healthy vegan breakfast!
Smoothie bowls might be my favorite breakfast ever.
They’re everything I love about smoothies, but somehow the thicker consistency and eating with a spoon makes them even more satisfying and filling.
Then there’s the toppings.
Smoothie bowl toppings give you an unlimited amount of customization so you can make something truly unique.
They add interesting textures, flavors, and a satisfying crunch to your smoothie.
But what really makes me love this matcha smoothie bowl in the mornings is matcha’s energizing and focus enhancing effects.
It wakes me up and gets me ready to take on my day!
Matcha Bowl benefits
Matcha is one of my all time favorite superfoods for smoothies.
It’s flavor goes great in a tropical green smoothie, but the real reason I love matcha is for its health benefits.
Matcha is like green tea on steroids. One cup of matcha is the nutritional equivalent to 10 cups of green tea.
This green tea superfood is also really versatile.
I use it in everything from desserts like these matcha bliss balls to oatmeal for my matcha overnight oats.
How To Make
Matcha Smoothie Bowls
Wash and dry any fresh produce. Cube the pineapple and mango and slice the banana. Set aside in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until frozen.
Fresh Tip: Using all frozen fruit is important for getting the thick and creamy texture that smoothie bowls are known for. If you don’t use frozen fruit your blend will be to runny to eat with a spoon.
To get the proper smoothie bowl consistency I only use 1/4 cup of coconut milk. You’ll need a powerful blender like a Vitamix to handle all the frozen fruit without a lot of liquid (I recommend this Vitamix if you’re on a budget).
If you don’t have a high speed blender, you will need to add more liquid. If your blender has trouble breaking down leafy greens, try blending the coconut milk, kale, and spinach together first before adding the frozen fruit.
Blend on high using the Vitamix tamper to push the ingredients towards the blades.
Once the ingredients have broken down and the mixture begins to blend on its own, remove the tamper and blend on a medium speed until thick and creamy.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Customize your matcha bowl
Smoothie bowls are all about the customization. Here’s some of my favorite toppings to add:
Toppings
- Granola
- Chia Seeds
- Fresh Fruit
- Shredded Coconut
Want to make your smoothie bowl even more nutritious? Boost your bowl by blending in some of these superfoods:
Superfoods
- Maca
- Spirulina
- Moringa
- Reishi Mushrooms
Protein
I love to add a scoop of protein powder to my smoothies or smoothie bowls.
It’s a great way to make sure you’re getting enough protein each day and to make your breakfast smoothie a bit more filling.
I use a plant-based protein brand called Gainful.
You take a short quiz to let them know about your habits, body type, and what you’re looking for whether that is to lose weight, gain muscle, etc.
Then they personalize a protein blend just for you!
I chose a protein blend that would both help me tone and maintain muscle while also helping me to lose weight!
Here’s what my own personalized Gainful protein blend looks like:
Take the free protein quiz to get your own personalized protein blend breakdown!
Want more vegan breakfasts? Try out this eggless french toast or this superfood acai smoothie bowl!
Or if you prefer to drink your smoothies, then you’ll love this nutritious blueberry spinach smoothie or this tropical mango kiwi smoothie!
Matcha Smoothie Bowl
- Author: Kailey
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 bowls 1x
Description
A thick and creamy matcha smoothie bowl with fresh greens and tropical fruit. A refreshing and healthy vegan breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 Banana, frozen
- 1 cup Kale
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 cup Mango, frozen
- 1 cup Pineapple, frozen
- 2 tsp Matcha
- 1/4 cup Coconut Milk
Instructions
- Wash and dry fresh produce. Cube the pineapple and mango and slice the banana. Set aside in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until frozen.
- Add all ingredients to your Vitamix blender and blend on high using the tamper to push the ingredients towards the blades. Once the ingredients have broken down and the mixture begins to blend on its own, remove the tamper and blend on a medium speed until thick and creamy.
- Pour the thick matcha smoothie mixture into a bowl and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use all frozen fruit for a thick and creamy texture. This affordable Vitamix blender can handle the large amount of frozen fruit and leafy greens in this recipe without even needing to add liquid. The less liquid you use, the creamier the smoothie bowl.
- Boost your smoothie bowl with extra protein! I use a protein brand called Gainful. They create a personalized protein blend for your specific needs whether that’s weight loss, muscle gain, recovery or more. They also cater to a variety of dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, keto, and various allergies. You can find out which protein blend is the perfect fit for you by taking the protein quiz!
- Category: smoothie
- Method: blender
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 26.7g
- Sodium: 29mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 40.7g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Protein: 3.2g
Keywords: matcha smoothie bowl, matcha bowl
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