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Two glasses of matcha protein shakes on the counter.

Matcha Protein Shake

Chelsea Plummer | Mae's Menu
Fuel up with a nutritious and delicious matcha protein shake! Packed with the health benefits of matcha tea and protein powder, you'll be reaching for this after a long workout or to stay energized throughout the day. Oh, and it's super easy to make — less than 5 ingredients!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Asian
Servings 1 shake
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons matcha powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • Ice
  • coarse cane sugar such as Sugar in the Raw, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small cup, combine the warm water and matcha powder. Whisk or froth together until combined.
  • Add the matcha mixture to a protein shaker with the milk, protein powder, and 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice.
  • Top the shaker and shake well until combined. Add more maple syrup or sweetener to taste.
  • Pour the protein shake over a tall glass of ice. If desired, sprinkle the drink with coarse cane sugar and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Pro-Tips
  • Use a high-quality matcha. Not all matcha powder is created equal. Ceremonial-grade matcha has the best flavor, but tends to be on the pricier side. Culinary-grade matcha is budget-friendlier and works just fine in this smoothie — just make sure it's bright green, which indicates freshness and quality. Matcha latte powder can also be used, but it won't be as bright or taste as strong.
  • Whisk or blend the matcha with warm water. This step is necessary to smooth the matcha powder out, making it blend easily with the other ingredients. Otherwise, it will get chunky when shaken in the blender. Bleh!
  • Sweeten to taste. For modest sweetness, omit the sweetener or use less. Matcha already has a very light, natural sweetness that pairs well with the sweetness and flavor from the vanilla protein, so stick to your preference here.
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Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 469mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 541IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 445mgIron: 1mg
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