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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Tropical Matcha Smoothie

    Published: Jun 26, 2019 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 16 Comments

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    A glass of tropical matcha smoothie.

    A delicious and simple tropical matcha smoothie recipe, made with spinach, mango, matcha, and ginger. This energizing mix takes a few minutes to make, perfect for a busy summer morning.

    A glass of tropical matcha smoothie with ingredients in the background.

    Editor's note: This post was originally published on February 22, 2018. Since then, it's been updated with new photos and a rewritten post. Slight changes were made to the recipe – it’s still just as refreshing and delicious as it’s always been.

    This smoothie contains ad delicious mix of spinach, mango, hemp seeds, and almond milk. The minimal ingredients keep simple and delicious but also give it an energy boost with the added matcha green tea.

    Finally, the addition of fresh ginger just takes it to the next level.

    Note that you don't need the ginger if that's not your jam, but if it is, you're going to love it, especially when combined with the mango. Based on how sweet your mangos are, you may want to sweeten the smoothie with a date or two.

    The ingredients for the smoothie.

    Ingredients you'll need

    For this smoothie, you need the following ingredients:

    • Ceremonial matcha: Quality matters when it comes to matcha green tea and will impact the overall taste.
    • Spinach: If you don't have any spinach on hand, kale tastes great too.
    • Mango: Both fresh or frozen mango taste great in the smoothie.
    • Almond milk: Homemade or store-bought. Coconut milk is another delicious option.
    • Ginger: Preferably fresh ginger for that extra zing/ If you only have ground ginger, use a pinch of it or completely omit if you're not a fan.
    • Shelled hemp seeds: Also known as hemp hearts
    • Medjool dates: Be sure to remove the pits and soak them in water for about 30 minutes, especially if you don't have a high-speed blender.
    • Water and ice: Depending on how thick you want your smoothie, you and adjust these amounts.

    How to make a tropical matcha smoothie

    Once you have all of the ingredients, combine them in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Serve the matcha smoothie or store in a portable tumbler (or an air-tight glass bottle) for later.

    Step-by-step instructions on how to make the smoothie

    Top tips and suggestions

    • For extra tanginess, add juice from a lemon or lime.
    • If you know you're going to be in a hurry in the morning, prep the ingredients and store them in the freezer. In the morning, combine them in the blender with the milk, water, and ice.
    • If you want a creamier smoothie, stick to frozen mango.
    • Boost the protein level in your smoothie with a scoop or two of protein powder. Note that many powders are sweetened so you may want to skip the dates altogether.
    Ingredients for smoothie with a glass of smoothie in hand.

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    I hope you love this tropical matcha smoothie recipe as much as I do. Sign up for email updates to receive new recipes delivered to your inbox or check out my new cookbook Plant Power Bowls.

    A glass of green smoothie with a bottle of almond milk behind it.

    Tropical Matcha Smoothie

    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Total time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 191kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    A delicious and tropical matcha smoothie made with spinach, mango, matcha, and ginger. This energizing mix will have you missing warmer weather. And it takes all of a few minutes to make, especially if you have your mango ready to go.

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups spinach
    • 1 cup mango
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • ½  cup water
    • 2 pitted dates
    • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, optional
    • 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
    • ½ inch fresh ginger

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender (or regular blender).
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    • To make the smoothie a little tangy, add 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
    • For an added tropical flavor, replace the almond milk with light coconut milk.
    • To save time in the morning, prep the ingredients the night before and freeze them. In the morning, pop the ingredients in the blender along with the nut milk, water, and ice for a quick smoothie.
    • Alternatively, blend the smoothie the night before and store in an air-tight container. In the morning, be sure to stir as the ingredients will separate.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 191mg, Potassium: 473mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 3880IU, Vitamin C: 38mg, Calcium: 215mg, Iron: 3mg
    Course: Smoothie
    Cuisine: American
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    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    Comments

    1. Jere Cassidy says

      July 07, 2019 at 9:21 pm

      I am so into smoothies right now and I love the ingredients. This would be perfect to start my mornings.5 stars

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 08, 2019 at 9:24 am

        Smoothies are such an easy way to kick off the days. I think you'll love this one, Jere!

        Reply
    2. Pina says

      July 07, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      LOVE the combination of ingredients in this smoothie! So refreshing 🙂5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 08, 2019 at 9:24 am

        So glad you love it, Pina!

        Reply
    3. Beth Pierce says

      July 07, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Love how cool and refreshing this is! Perfect for a hot summer day! Delish!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 08, 2019 at 9:25 am

        Thank you, Beth! It's my go-to for warm days!

        Reply
    4. Mirlene says

      July 07, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      So simple yet so elegant. I would love to start my weekdays with it, that's for sure. Just need to get a few extra ingredients, and I am good to go!5 stars

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 08, 2019 at 9:25 am

        That's what I love about smoothies - they are so easy to make and even easier to customize! So glad to love it!

        Reply
    5. Krissy Allori says

      July 07, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      This looks so refreshing and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        July 08, 2019 at 9:26 am

        Thank you, Krissy!

        Reply
    6. Dawn says

      May 04, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      This sounds delicious 🙂 I have recently started drinking matcha. The first time I had it was from Starbucks in their Latte. Good, but not as healthy as this smoothie I am sure!

      Reading your story of going to the mango farm gave me reminders of all the fruits we would grow and pick when I was a kid. I miss wine berries which are hard to find. My Mom and I used to walk down our street and pick them (they are more of a wild berry) all the time in the summer. We made jam with them and just snacked on them - they were amazingly good. Good memories 🙂

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        May 08, 2019 at 11:33 am

        Thank you, Dawn! It sounds like we've both had some beautiful summers to remember.

        Reply
    7. Jackie says

      April 04, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      The ginger is everything in this smoothie! SO delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        June 05, 2019 at 3:48 pm

        So happy to hear!

        Reply
    8. Hendrik VanderHook says

      March 19, 2018 at 6:24 am

      Where do you buy your matcha green tea powder?

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        March 19, 2018 at 12:41 pm

        I love Matchaful matcha, especially the Emerald one!

        Reply

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