Black Sesame Matcha Smoothie AKA The Smoothie I Drink Everyday
Pantry Recipe
Black Sesame Matcha Smoothie AKA The Smoothie I Drink Everyday
I am in love with the flavor of black sesame seeds. I put them on top of my snacks like sliced apples and bananas with almond butter. They give this smoothie a rich tahini-like flavor.
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder. In Japan, it is traditionally made with water heated to 175°F in a tea bowl and whisked with a bamboo whisk. It gives this smoothie a caffeine boost.
I like to sip this smoothie after my morning workout. It feels super rich and is loaded with healthy fats from the chia and sesame seeds that keep me full until lunch. Plus, it's got a healthy boost of collagen.
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Eat Well,
xo Chef Carla
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Ingredients:
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Makes 1-2 smoothies)
1 1/2 cups almond milk or preferred plant-based milk
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
1 scoop collagen powder
1–2 tsp. matcha powder
1 banana or 1/4 avocado, optional
1 cup packed greens, like spinach, Swiss chard, or kale
3–5 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
Add the almond milk, black sesame seeds, collagen powder, and matcha to your blender. Blend on high until smooth (about 30–60 seconds).
Add in the banana or avocado and greens and blend on high until smooth (about 30–60 seconds).
Pour over ice cubes, if you want it extra cold.
Chef Carla Notes:
- My favorite brand of matcha is matchaLOVE.
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