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Want an energizing smoothie that doesn't have a lot of sugar? Try a low carb keto matcha green tea smoothie with no added sugar to give you a boost.

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I've had a bag of matcha green tea in my refrigerator for a few months. I use it occasionally to make a mock green tea vanilla latte. However, I haven't had one in a while.

Looking to use up the matcha powder, I figured I'd try a new low carb drink. This time, I opted to make a keto matcha green tea smoothie.

To thicken up the smoothie, I added in some chia seeds. As the seeds absorb the liquid, the smoothie will thicken.

If you'd like a thicker smoothie, you can add in some glucomannan or xanthan gum. Glucomannan is my preferred low carb thickener.

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I love regular green tea, but it took me a long time to try matcha. My first taste was in green tea ice cream which is traditionally made with matcha to get the bright green color.

I've made green tea ice cream with regular tea bags. However, it doesn't have the same taste as those made with matcha powder.

That's why I finally broke down and ordered matcha. So far, the quick latte is what I've been using it for. And, now I have a great recipe for a low carb matcha green tea smoothie.

Matcha tea has a lot of benefits, more than regular green tea. The reason is because the tea it's made from the whole leaf. Therefore, there are more antioxidants.

green smoothie in tall glass

I hope to work on a low carb green tea ice cream made with matcha this summer. Last year, I did make an attempt, but it froze really hard and it wasn't as creamy as I would have liked.

After my failed attempt at matcha ice cream, I didn't have time to experiment with it more. However, I'm hoping to take off some time from work this summer to catch up on my "to do" list.

I hope you enjoy this green tea smoothie as much as I do. And, if you'd rather have a fruity smoothie, you can check out my raspberry avocado or strawberry smoothie recipes.

Low Carb Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Recipe

matcha green tea smoothie recipe

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Low carb matcha green tea smoothie

Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

Author: Lisa MarcAurele
4.17 from 6 votes
Want an energizing smoothie that doesn't have a lot of sugar? Try a low carb keto green tea smoothie made with matcha powder to give you a boost.
Prep Time2 mins
Total Time2 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese
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Servings 1 person
Calories 107

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 5 drops vanilla stevia drops
  • 2 tablespoons plain whole milk Greek yogurt use coconut cream for dairy free
  • ¼ teaspoon glucomannon or xanthan gum (optional thickeners)
  • ¼ cup crushed ice optional
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Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender.
  • Blend until smooth. I find that a stick blender works best and is the easiest to clean.

Notes

1 gram net carb per serving

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 107 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 1.4mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 4.9 % | % Protein: 29.3 % | % Fat: 65.9 % | SmartPoints: 3
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  1. Aaliyyah

    5 stars
    What do you think the shelf life for this is? We have very hectic schedules so making some of this to be ready to go in the mornings would be amazing.

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      I've made a big batch and had it over 4 days. The only thing is that I had to shake it up first. So, I'd say about a week or so, depending on how fresh your almond milk (or coconut milk) and yogurt (or coconut cream) are.

      Reply

  2. Annette

    5 stars
    Hi added avocado for extra fat and to give it a bit more thickness - great recipe!

    Reply

    • Lisa MarcAurele

      Love the added avocado!

      Reply

  3. Dawn Winstead

    Hi! I love matcha green tea!? I do not have liquid Stevia can I use my powder Stevia instead? If so how much do you suggest? I know everyone's sweet tooth is different & I may have to adjust it but I do not know how the sweetness of the powder compares to the liquid. Thank You & God Bless You!?

    Reply

    • Lisa

      Usually, the powder is twice as strong to you'll want to use about half as much. 🙂

      Reply

  4. David

    4 stars
    Hey Lisa, thanks for the recipe! Can I ask you where you get the thickeners that you mentioned, most conveniently and as least expensive as possible? Thanks!

    Reply

    • Lisa

      Xanthan gum is usually available locally in the gluten-free baking section. I buy the glucomannan off Amazon.

      Reply

  5. Cherry

    4 stars
    Am I reading correctly this is 1g nett carb per serving.

    Reply

    • Lisa

      Yes. If you subtract the fiber, it is about 1 gram per serving.

      Reply

  6. Jennifer

    How much matcha powder?

    Reply

    • Lisa

      I used 1 teaspoon.

      Reply

  7. Krystal

    How much matcha?? It doesn't say

    Reply

    • Lisa

      Sorry. Added. It was 1 teaspoon.

      Reply

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