Strawberry Matcha Pistachio Crunch (Printable)
A vibrant blend of strawberries and matcha with pistachio crunch and fresh fruit toppings for a refreshing bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups frozen strawberries
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
06 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
→ Toppings
07 - 1/3 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
08 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons pistachios, roughly chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons granola
11 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine frozen strawberries, frozen banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, matcha powder, and honey or maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be thick and spoonable; add a splash more milk if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
02 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two bowls, using a spatula to scrape all mixture from the blender.
03 - Arrange fresh strawberry slices, kiwi slices, chopped pistachios, granola, coconut flakes, and chia seeds over the top of each bowl in an attractive pattern.
04 - Serve smoothie bowls immediately with spoons while the base is still thick and frozen toppings remain crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The matcha gives you this gentle, sustained energy instead of the jitters and crash that coffee sometimes brings
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever's in your kitchen, making it perfect for busy mornings
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- Over-blending can make your smoothie base too thin and runny—pulse and check frequently
- Matcha can clump up if you dump it straight into liquid—mix it with a tiny bit of the yogurt first to create a smooth paste
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- If your smoothie base turns out too thin, pour it into a bowl and freeze it for 15-20 minutes until it thickens back up
- Use your tamper tool if your blender has one, or stop frequently to scrape down the sides and avoid air pockets