Strawberry Matcha Smoothie Bowl (Print Version)

A creamy blend of matcha and strawberries layered in a nourishing bowl with crunchy toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup frozen strawberries
02 - 1 ripe banana, frozen
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

→ Matcha Layer

05 - 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
06 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
09 - 1/4 cup granola, gluten-free
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine frozen strawberries, frozen banana, 1 cup almond milk, and maple syrup in high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour blended mixture into two bowls, reserving space at top for matcha layer.
03 - Rinse blender and combine Greek yogurt, matcha powder, and 1/4 cup almond milk. Blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Gently swirl or layer matcha mixture over strawberry base in each bowl.
05 - Arrange fresh strawberries, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and white chocolate chips over matcha layer as desired.
06 - Serve immediately with spoon.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like you're treating yourself at a café, except you made it in your kitchen and know every ingredient.
  • The matcha swirl isn't just for looks—it adds a subtle earthiness that makes strawberries taste even more vibrant.
  • Ready in 10 minutes with zero cooking, perfect for mornings when you need something that feels special but doesn't demand effort.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the blender between batches—matcha is stubborn and will stain your pitcher if you don't, and lingering banana will make your matcha taste weird.
  • The whole trick to this bowl working is using frozen fruit; room-temperature or partially thawed berries will make everything watery and sad.
  • Matcha powder that's been sitting in your pantry for months tastes off—buy it fresh and store it in the freezer so it stays vibrant and bitter-free.
03 -
  • Freeze your bowls for five minutes before serving if you have time—it keeps the smoothie from melting too quickly and extends that perfect texture window.
  • Make the strawberry base ahead and refrigerate it, but always blend the matcha layer fresh and swirl it in right before eating so it stays vibrant and fluffy.
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