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4 Delicious Matcha Smoothie Recipes Perfect for Summer

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Syracuse chapter.

Today, I woke up with my usual pang of hunger and an intense matcha craving. I immediately thought to make a matcha smoothie and quickly googled a recipe. But it was too boring for my liking, so I started throwing everything but the kitchen sink under my immersion blender’s blade. These are some of my triumphs. 

I started with a basic recipe that can become the foundation for a few different matcha smoothies. It’s easy to add more ingredients to upgrade this base flavor. Throw everything in a blender and blend to your desired consistency.

Matcha Smoothie milk
Emma Henzes

Basic Matcha Smoothie

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

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    Strawberry Matcha Smoothie

    Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

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      My personal favorite was just simply adding strawberries to the basic matcha smoothie. Any of the added fruit can be frozen, as well as the spinach, but I found the best flavors came from fresh fruit and fresh spinach.

      Mango Pineapple Matcha Smoothie

      Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

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        Peach Matcha Smoothie

        Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

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          The soft peach taste gives the smoothie a strong matcha flavor. Nectarines could also be used instead of peaches.

          Mixed Berry Matcha Smoothie

          Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

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            Of course, like in other smoothies, the matcha smoothie combinations are endless. I am a fruity girl and tend to lean towards adding fruits but you can add just about anything, even protein powders or different vegetables. Spinach makes a good additive because its nutrient-packed, and it doesn’t take away flavor from the sweet fruits. Plus, it makes the green color even more healthy looking. So when you need to fulfill those matcha cravings and want to turn it into a meal, a smoothie will do the trick. 

            I study broadcast and digital journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. I absolutely love food. My friends and family often refer to me as a total foodie. I'm glad to have found a community of people at Spoon U who share my passion for all things food. Besides eating, I love to talk sports. My dream job is something combined with sports and food in the shape of talk show format. That wouldn't even be a job, just a fun hobby that pays! Follow my food account @smalland_hungry.