Matcha and lemon together sounded strange until a cafe menu talked me into it. This matcha lemon coconut smoothie whisks matcha into coconut milk with a squeeze of lemon, and the citrus lightens the tea while the coconut smooths it. It wakes me up without the coffee jitters.
Nutritious Matcha Lemon Coconut Smoothie
This smoothie features matcha powder blended with fresh lemon juice, coconut milk, and ice for a cool and revitalizing beverage. With minimal prep time, it serves 2 people and is a fantastic way to incorporate antioxidants into your diet.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned or carton)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons low-carb sweetener (like stevia or erythritol)
- 1 cup ice
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
- Coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the matcha powder, coconut milk, lemon juice, sweetener, and ice.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring the matcha is fully incorporated.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with lemon slices and coconut flakes, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
Add the lemon after blending the matcha so the acid does not dull the green color.
