Matcha Mint Mango Smoothie
On warm days like today, all I want to eat is ice cream and frozen treats, which is the exact opposite to what I should be eating. My body is craving nourishment and hydration, things that calorific, sugary and fatty ice creams won’t exactly supply me with!
So I like to make smoothies instead. Thick smoothies to be more specific. Ones that you eat with a spoon rather than drink with a straw. Why? Because they feel so much more satisfying to me. Even if I make the same exact smoothie with the same exact ingredients and the same quantities and the only difference being one has more water than the other, which in theory should make me feel even more full, the thick smoothie will always leave me feeling more satisfied. It must be something to do with ‘eating’ it rather than drinking it that fools my brain into thinking my stomach is more full.
This matcha mint mango smoothie is perfect for the warmer weather. It’s bursting with flavours and jam packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. What else could you ask for in a ‘dessert’? Even though technically it isn’t a dessert since this is the kind of thing I would have for breakfast. And who wouldn’t want a breakfast that tastes like a dessert?
High in vitamin A, C, K and some of the B vitamins as well as copper, calcium, magnesium and manganese. It also offers almost 30% of the daily recommended intake of fibre. All of this and only 235 kcals per serving!
- 2 ripe frozen bananas
- 1 tsp mint matcha green tea powder (I used PureChimp)
- 120ml milk of choice - use more or less depending on your preferred consistency
- 300g frozen mango chunks
- 120ml milk of choice - use more or less depending on your preferred consistency
- WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS
- Nutritional information (estimated per serving)
- Calories: 235 kcals
- Protein: 6.4g
- Fat: 2.9g
- Carbs: 52g
- Fibre: 7.1g
Such a lovely and refreshing smoothie! I love matcha – you’ve reminded me that I’m nearly out of it and I must get some more. 🙂
For sure! If you’re going to get me to actually have a smoothie, it better be VERY spoonable! The thicker the better!
What a stunning looking smoothie. I haven’t had mint matcha yet. But now after looking at this refreshing smoothie, I so want to have this in my life. I will have to look for this here. Loved your video! 🙂
Gosh that looks so vibrant and tasty! The green tea would give it quite the kick too. 🙂
What a fab thick smoothie , I love making thick smoothies too, very satisfying and can be eaten rather than slurped!
This is so gorgeous! I love the way you’ve layered up the two colours. I’ve never tried matcha but I love the vibrancy it gives!
That looks wonderful and I love the layers. I had a nectarine & apricot smoothie with baobab this morning. Sharing this one!
I love mango and mint but not really a fan of matcha. But adding it to my two favourite ingredients would probably change my mind. Your smoothie looks fab and I love your photos.