We’ll show you how to create a healthy green smoothie using ingredients that are often used in Japanese cuisine. Matcha, kiwi pear spinach and soy yogurt will be used.
The Kiwi, despite its name, is a native Asian fruit that’s used in Japanese cuisine . They’re a favourite because they are naturally sweet, have a lovely inexperienced colour, and provide a lot of health advantages .
We chose yoghurt instead of bananas to make our smoothie. To keep the recipe vegan we used soy yogurt. Greek yoghurt is a great non-vegan alternative that can give this drink an excellent boost of protein.
There’s also matcha. Matcha, our beloved matcha. Marta has written a very detailed article comparing matcha to espresso caffeine.
We also used spinach and pears. Spinach must be so incredibly healthy that we eat it while sleeping. Pears have a sweet and delicious taste. Both are very popular in Japan. However, the Japanese pear (Nashi), is different than those of Western origin (Yonashi).
All these elements can be combined to create a glass full of pure, uncooked health. This is a quick dietary profile. This smoothie contains 177 calories 28% of the RDI for fibre 18% of the RDI for proteins only 8% of RDI for carbs. So good!
How can you use matcha tea powder to make smoothies?
Matcha powder can be added to smoothies to give them an extra boost of energy. Matcha, on the other hand, is a fantastic stimulant with properties that are superior to espresso. How do you add matcha powder to smoothies, though?
You can either add it as is or brew first. You will need to consider the ingredients in your smoothie when deciding on the strategy.
If your smoothie contains “dry” or non-juicy ingredients like apples, spinach, or pears you will need to add liquids in order to make it creamy. You can use milk or water to make a lighter drink.
You can make matcha (or matcha lattes), chill it in the refrigerator, and then add it to your smoothie. The heat from brewing matcha will help the powder release more of its beneficial properties.
If your smoothie recipe uses creamy ingredients instead (like yogurt or banana), adding matcha tea will likely dilute it. You can use the powder in its original form. Simply add it to your blender and blend further.
How to remove bits of smoothies without a centrifuge
Are there bits in your drink? This problem occurs when you make smoothies that include dry, fibrous components like spinach or pears. If your blender is not powerful enough, it may struggle to create a creamy and smooth smoothie.
These bits are not bad at first. These are the fibrous parts of fruits and vegetables, which contain a large number of vitamins that you should consume.
If you want to make a smoothie that is creamier without buying a powerful blender or centrifuge you can follow these two simple suggestions:
You can add extra liquid to your smoothie. Dry elements may get stuck on the side of your blender and make it difficult for the blades. The elements will circulate more freely with extra liquids. This allows the blades to do their work better.
can turn any smoothie into an transparent, bitless drink without using a centrifuge. You will need a piece of cheesecloth. However, any thin piece of cloth is fine. Pour the liquid into the cheesecloth, then squeeze out the liquid. The result will be a clear, delicious drink. However, you’ll also lose the fibres. This is not good! Take the pulp and spread it out flat on a baking sheet to mitigate this. It can be cooked at a low heat in the oven until it is dried out. Add it to yogurts in the form of granola.
