Matcha smoothie bowl
Instructions
Smoothie
Toppings
Tips
Besides using skyr, frozen fruits are the best way to ensure a thick, creamy texture that is pleasing to both the palate and the eye. Bananas make for an excellent base. When you blend frozen bananas, they yield a texture reminiscent of ice cream.
Tips
If you find yourself without frozen fruits on hand, there are still ways to achieve a thick, creamy texture. For instance, adding a handful of ice cubes can help thicken the smoothie and make it cold. However, be mindful that adding too much ice dilutes the flavour.
Questions about matcha smoothie bowls
A matcha smoothie bowl with a creamy skyr base makes for a delicious breakfast. To learn more about these delicious and decorative bowls, have a look at our answers to the most frequently asked questions about them below.
Ingredients
Smoothie
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Arla® Skyr plain
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400 ml |
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Frozen, ripe banana
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1 |
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Ripe avocado
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1 |
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Frozen whole-leaf spinach
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150 g |
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Fresh ginger, peeled
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25 g |
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Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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50 ml |
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Matcha powder
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1 tsp |
Toppings
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Granola
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100 ml |
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Shredded coconuts
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1 tbsp |
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Red apple, for instance, pink lady (approx. 100 g), sliced
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1 |
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Kiwi berries or kiwi, sliced
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50 g |
Garnish
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Edible flowers, for instance, Indian cress
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Beautifully green matcha smoothie bowl with crunchy toppings
A thick matcha smoothie bowl makes for a delicious and beautiful breakfast, afternoon treat, or even dessert. It also works exceedingly well as a flavourful snack to tide you over between lunch and dinner. Its natural sweetness is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, while its multitude of textures keeps things interesting with every bite. With its combination of vibrant colours, it makes for an enticing display no matter when you serve it. Made with matcha, spinach, and avocado the primary colour is undeniably green. In addition to adding crunch, the red apple slices, golden granola, and white shredded coconut also provide beautiful contrasts to the green bowl's base to make the colour truly pop. If the vibrant colour scheme of this delicious bowl appeals to you, you might also be interested in having a look at our recipes for avocado smoothie bowl, spirulina smoothie bowl, and blueberry smoothie bowl too.
Creamy blended deliciousness with skyr and flavourful ingredients
This recipe is incredibly easy since all the ingredients are simply blended until you get a thick and creamy texture. As the base, we opted for skyr. This classic, delectable product naturally has a thick and creamy texture that lends itself well to smoothies and smoothie bowls alike. Its flavour is mild and slightly tangy, making it a great backdrop for all sorts of wonderful ingredients such as buttery, somewhat nutty avocado and earthy, slightly bitter spinach.
Earthy matcha, spicy ginger and sweet banana
The most prominent flavours of this matcha banana smoothie bowl are, of course, matcha and ginger. Derived from finely ground green tea leaves, matcha has a unique, vibrant flavour that is quite complex. It has a creamy, earthy vegetal taste with a slightly sweet aftertaste. But it also has a bitter edge to it, especially in more concentrated forms, making it perfect to mix with, for example, a sweet banana, which also ensures a thick, smooth consistency. Fresh ginger, meanwhile, has a warm, spicy flavour. It is highly aromatic and vibrant, infusing the bowl with its strong, distinctive taste. It also adds a bit of heat, and ginger’s natural warmth and spiciness provide a nice counterpoint to the earthy and somewhat bitter notes of the green matcha powder.
Add your own touch
One easy way to mix things up is to play around with different toppings. While you can use different types of granola to add crunch and flavour, you can also sprinkle with cocoa nibs or chia seeds. Cocoa nibs offer a rich, slightly bitter flavour that can complement the bowls' sweetness and earthiness, while chia seeds bring a subtle nuttiness to it that pairs nicely with the bowls' overall flavour profile. Or go greener with, for example, mint leaves! They add a refreshing flavour to balance the earthiness of matcha and look gorgeous on top. Another green touch that also enhances the bowl’s earthy flavour is sprinkling a bit of additional powder over the bowl. This intensifies the flavour and makes the bowl look even more appealing.
