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Secret Ingredient Matcha Shake from 365 Vegan Smoothies

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I discovered this match shake recipe by accident while blending a matcha shake, and realized I was out of ice! So I subbed some frozen watermelon and found this shake tasted better than ever! The pastel green color tricks you because the flavor is deliciously pure pink.

This shake has a sweet matcha flavor that is very pleasant. With the same texture as some of your favorite restaurant shakes, this matcha shake recipe is a tasty introduction of another super healthy ingredient, matcha! (See below for a listing of it’s many health benefits). We also tested this recipe with one of our FAVORITE new superfood blends, Green Dream by Philosophie! Watch us blend up this tasty shake recipe and have some fun!

Use a high speed blender, like a Blendtec or Vitamix for the best consistency, and join our community for more nutritious and healthy shakes and recipes! Share your rating with us if you try this one at home! 🙂

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Secret Ingredient Matcha Shake

365 Vegan Smoothies by Kathy Patalsky
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Total Time 6 mins
Course Green Smoothie, Shake, Smoothie
Servings 2 - 12 ozs
Calories 152 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup your favorite non-dairy milk substitute
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1½ cups frozen watermelon chunks or more for a frostier shake
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground chia seeds optional
  • 1 tablespoon Philosophie* Green Dream optional

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into the blender in the order listed and secure lid.
  • For Blendtec: Press the SMOOTHIE button. Stop machine when you reach a frosty consistency you like!
  • For Vitamix: Start on VARIABLE Speed 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to VARIABLE Speed 10/HIGH or use the SMOOTHIE setting. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
  • All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments! 🙂 Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 12gCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4.8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.3gSodium: 50.4mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 12.7g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MATCHA
A long standing tradition of Japanese culture, matcha green tea is the highest quality powdered green tea available.  Made from nutrient-rich young leaves, the tea is stemmed and steamed before it is ground up to make a very fine powder. It is then stored away from light and oxygen to preserve its brilliant green color and many antioxidant properties. The tea, consumed for over a millennium in the Far East, is now considered to be a very valuable whole food on the market.  Health benefits include:  

  • Is packed with antioxidantsincluding the powerful EGCg
  • Boosts metabolism and burns calories
  • Detoxifies effectively and naturally
  • Calms and relaxes
  • Enhances mood and aids in concentration
  • Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium
  • Fights against viruses and bacteria
  • Is rich in fiber
  • Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
  • Does not raise insulin levels

Image & recipe excerpted with permission from 365 Vegan Smoothies by Kathy Patalsky. Published by Avery.

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Kathy Patalsky
Kathy Patalsky
Kathy Patalsky is the creator of the vegan food blog Healthy. Happy. Life. and is the author of the cookbooks 365 Vegan Smoothies, and Healthy Happy Vegan Kitchen. Kathy is also the founder of the popular website FindingVegan.com which launched the Finding Vegan App in 2015. Kathy's recipes and photography work have been featured in Saveur, BuzzFeed, LATimes, CNN, Ladies Home Journal, TheKitchn, Fox News, MarthaStewart.com, NPR.com, AccessHollywood.com and more. Kathy grew up a block from the beach in the farmer's market savvy, laidback, surfer's paradise town of Santa Cruz California. She graduated with a degree in Health Promotion from American University in Washington DC. Kathy also spent a year studying art at Otis School of Art and Design. Her blog is a merging of her favorite things: art, food, wellness, a love of animals and the environment and people.

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173 thoughts on “Secret Ingredient Matcha Shake from 365 Vegan Smoothies”

  1. Melanie Brown

    LOVE matcha. I put it in my smoothies, ice cream and when I bake. The health benefits are just a bonus.

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  6. Betsy Barnes

    5 stars
    I have not tried Matcha yet, however, it sounds like something I need to have around, especially for this recipe! 🙂

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  9. Nastasia

    5 stars
    I cant believe that the recipe is so short and simple, although, I’m not really familiar with some of the ingredients used lol…But the green smoothies showcased on this website, looks really appetizing. I cant wait to try them all…Its a really great site. THANKS!!!

    Reply
  10. Rachel Abram

    I am an avid juicer/smoothie maker, but I have yet to try matcha. I need to go and buy some ASAP so that I can try this drink!

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  15. ikkinlala

    I have tried matcha before, in several different ways. I don’t drink it often as tea, but I like adding it to other things.

    Reply
  23. Nicole

    5 stars
    Yum! I definitely enjoyed. It does have an unique flavor, but I got over it quickly. Being a college student I need all the help i can get with focusing in a long lecture

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  30. Debra S

    I have not heard of matcha! I do NOT have a good blender.. I have a bad blender! LOL It’s an OLD OLD osterizer from the 60’s I think.. it’s bad. I want a blendtech SO BAD. I pray I win.

    Reply
  34. Tom H

    Have had matcha in some hot green tea varieties and green tea frap at Starbucks. This blend looks good and probably a lot less than Starbucks.

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    1. Blender Babes

      Yum Robin! Matcha ice cream sounds delicious! Refreshing, especially on a hot day + antioxidants. DONE 🙂 We’re on a mission now!

      Reply
  46. Kim n

    I just learned about matcha 3 weeks ago and ive been drinking it almost daily. I love it! I just started adding it to my morning smoothies yesterday.

    Reply
  47. Kaylee

    I have never tried matcha powder before, but I’ve come across it in a lot of recipes on Pinterest and I’ve been thinking of grabbing a bag next time I’m in the health food store.

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  61. Mauserati

    3 stars
    You may want to kick me off this site, but matcha is my favorite Papa Beard flavor!
    I really want to try “Green Dream” but want to avoid nanners. I’m looking for smoothies that are veg or fruit based, not “milk” & banana.

    Reply
  65. Ellen Arpino

    I have been making matcha and almond milk lattes for over a year and just love the energy boost it gives without the jitters of coffee. I have even used it making icesceam. I have not tried it in my smoothie before. I look forward to reying this recipe!

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  69. Dean Hodges

    5 stars
    I blend daily and always looking for new ingredients which can boost my immune system. I never heard of matcha!
    I’m looking forward trying matcha. ” a match for matcha – smoothie!

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  71. Jaymee

    5 stars
    love green smoothies, and this looks wonderful. I have watermelon and bananas in the freezer, can’t wait to make this in the morning.

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  77. Alice @ Honestly Fitness

    I absolutely LOVE matcha and have tried it many times before because I lived in HK for 10 years and Thailand for 8. I think it is a great addition to almost anything; smoothies, ‘nicecreams’ and etc.
    Fingers crossed I win 🙂

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  79. Michele

    I am looking forward to trying this. I haven’t heard of Matcha before today. I also have yet to have a smoothie with watermelon in it. Sounds good!

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  84. Ashley

    I have never tried matcha. In the last 2 weeks I have seen several recipes included this green powder. I think I am going to buy some asap!

    Reply
  89. Monica

    sadly i haven’t tried matcha yet! but i would love to try it soon! i’ve thought about buying matcha powder before but it is so expensive so i’ve never gotten round to it :/

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  91. Louly

    I have heard about matcha for years now but still have never tried it. It’s supposed to be really good for you and I would love to integrate it into my diet.

    Reply
    1. Blender Babes

      Awesome Nathan! We hope you LOVE your new Vitamix and happy you found us and our yummy recipes for your Vitamix. 🙂 HAPPY BLENDING!

      Reply
  95. Bobi

    I haven’t tried Matcha yet but everytime I see it in the store I keep wanting to try some. It’s so spendy though.

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  98. Ashley

    5 stars
    I’ve tried matcha before! It’s an incredible additive – especially for someone like me who hates other caffeinated drinks and loves tea 🙂

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  99. David Slone

    I love matcha! When traveling abroad, I try to avoid US chains, but when I was in Tokyo, Starbucks did a matcha version of the frappuccino. I couldn’t stop drinking them!

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  111. Liz

    I’ve, actually, always been a bit apprehensive to try matcha afraid it will be too “grassy”, but I’m SO curious about it!

    Reply
    1. Blender Babes

      Totally understand. It’s more green tea than grassy tasting. A little sweetener and it’s aaaallll good!

      Reply
  114. Amber

    I have had matcha mixed in with some green tea, but haven’t tried it by itself in a recipe yet. This recipe sounds fantastic! 🙂

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  117. Robin N.

    I have purchased (very expensive) and tried matcha powder, but I haven’t yet found a way to use it that I really care for. I have tried stirring it into warm beverages, but it gets very clumpy, and when the clumps are in my mouth they break open and I get a VERY strong tea leaf taste. Not sure what to do! ??

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    1. Blender Babes

      Hmmm… We are new with Matcha ourselves! Definitely try it in this smoothie recipe! Also good matcha recipes, there’s TONS of great ones out there. I’m sure you can find some delicious ways to indulge (and use up!) that Matcha Robin! 🙂

      Reply
  121. Marsha A

    Yes, I use matcha powder. But, is it ceremonial grade… no! So, the quality is not so much! Love to try some “real” matcha.” I hear it’s super smooth. 😉

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    1. Blender Babes

      Yes there’s lots of different grades of Matcha. Kathy has a whole review on it if you want to check it out on HealthyHappyLife.com 🙂

      Reply
  122. Kellie

    Can’t wait to try this shake! I’ve only had Matcha tea before, but would love to try to incorporate it into some of my shakes.

    Reply
  125. JAne

    I have tried Matcha before, and have some in the cupboard, but find I can’t drink it after lunch, or it keeps me awake at night. or is that my imagination??? 🙂

    Reply
    1. Blender Babes

      We feel the same way Jane! It’s definitely a coffee replacement and has caffeine in it 🙂 It’s more powerful than regular green tea. HAPPY BLENDING!

      Reply
  127. Cecilia Sinohui

    Kathy’s Matcha smoothie is one of the best thing’s I’ve ever had! I would take it over candy anytime. 🙂

    Reply
  130. Samm

    I’ve never tried Matcha, but I’ve always wanted to! It’s so hard to find around my area, and I’ve been hesitant to buy online because I don’t know how it tastes. But this smoothie sounds amazing–I LOVE watermelon and am so glad it’s finally getting closer to being in season!

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  135. Lacey

    I love matcha! Its so amazing! I make a similar smoothie with matcha, vanilla, frozen cantaloupe, lime and mint mmmm:)

    Reply
  139. yvonne lum

    I love matcha!! I usually put some in a blender with coconut milk, frozen bananas and chia seeds for the summer and hot water with matcha powder with honey in the winter

    Reply
  143. Autumn Reid

    5 stars
    Yes!! I LOVE matcha! 🙂 I buy it regularly and love to order Matcha Frappaccinos every chance I get 🙂

    Reply
  152. Luna Kaddatz

    unfortunately i have never tried matcha yet! but i would love to try it! sometimes i thought about buying a cup of matcha powder but then i did not because it is so expensive. but i thought about going to an japanese cafe or something and buy a matcha latte!!

    Reply

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