You may be running around with what seems like a thousand things to do.  Or, your work weeks feel as though it may never end… already. 

But, there is something about sipping green tea that makes life feel a bit more calm. Even if only for a few minutes. 

When I splurge and buy matcha green tea powder at the store, the first thing I make is a green tea smoothie. 

This smoothie is so fast to prepare and there is something about matcha tea… it just makes me feel good when I drink it.  

Matcha tea is a Japanese green tea leaf variety that is very high in antioxidants, amino acids, and chlorophyll.  Unlike normal teas, you’re drinking the entire tea leaf, not just the tea water, so it is more nutrient dense than a standard green tea.

The powder can be mixed into muffins, cakes, lattes, and here - smoothies.

If you have never blended the powder into a smoothie it’s about time you gave it a try!  

Matcha Green Tea Smoothie {dairy-free}

(makes 1 large serving, or 2 small servings)

1 large banana, chopped and frozen 

1 ½ tsp. matcha tea powder

1 tbsp. chia seeds 

¾ cup canned light coconut milk 

½ cup coconut water (or very cold water)

Few dashes of cinnamon 

Directions: 

- Blend all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth and frothy.  Add ice cubes if desired. 

- Pour into mason jar and enjoy immediately. I like to top the smoothie with bee pollen and chia seeds. 

Matcha Tea Chia Seed Pudding: If you let the smoothie sit for over 30 minutes, the chia seeds will thicken the smoothie and it will become a chia seed pudding, allowing you to eat it with a spoon.  Then, top the pudding with fresh berries.