Matcha Protein Shake

I have always liked tea and matcha tea is something I enjoy although in the past not often. Lately I have been loving matcha lattes made with homemade almond milk  (almond milk made with dates or agave, vanilla bean, and a little cinnamon). A Matcha Protein Shake is a perfect addition to my green smoothie rotation. I personally like mine with almond milk, matcha powder, protein, gelatinized maca, and ice. When I like it thicker I add avocado. Banana is ok but I feel it overpowers the matcha. Like mint? This also can be made into a Mint Matcha Protein Shake.

Matcha Protein Shake

Makes 1

1 c almond or coconut milk (I use So Delicious Unsweetened Almond Milk Plus or homemade almond milk)

1/2 an avocado, could use 1/2 frozen banana but I prefer avocado

1 tsp matcha powder (used David’s Tea matcha matsu) if you really like matcha 2 tsp

1 scoop protein powder (used Vega Performance Protein Vanilla for one pictured, I also like Vega One French Vanilla or Natural, and Vega Protein Smoothie Oh Natural or Viva Vanilla)

1 tsp gelatinized maca powder (Navitas Naturals)

2 cups ice

*Optional you can add 1/4 c packed fresh mint leaves to make a Mint Matcha Protein Shake.

In a Vitamix, or high-speed blender, blend everything together until smooth. Enjoy!

As a Vega Recipe Ambassador I receive Vega products, which I used as an option in this recipe. I use Vega not because it is given to me but because it has been my plant-based protein of choice since before I started blogging and some recipes are made with Vega products I purchase. I only write about foods I love, my blog is an extension of my hobby to make fun healthy food creations for me and my family.