Matcha Protein Shake
A creamy green shake with a gentle, steady caffeine lift from matcha.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 340calories
- 27 gprotein
Matcha is ground green tea leaf, so it brings caffeine along with a grassy, slightly sweet flavor. A teaspoon has roughly half the caffeine of a cup of coffee. Whisk the powder into a little warm water first to avoid clumps.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ice cubes
Method
- Whisk the matcha with two tablespoons of 175°F (80°C) water until it forms a smooth paste.
- Add the paste, almond milk, protein powder, banana, honey, and vanilla to the blender.
- Add the ice and blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
- Serve right away.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 340 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Use ceremonial or high-quality culinary matcha. Cheap matcha is bitter and brown.
- Matcha contains caffeine. Skip it in the evening if you are sensitive.
Swaps and variations
- Use plant protein and maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Add a few mint leaves.
