3-Step Matcha Milkshake Recipe For A Healthy Start To Your Day

If you haven’t heard about matcha yet, then you must be living in a bubble. It has been dominating our feeds for a while now, with everyone trying out this beverage. While it is not usual for a healthy drink to go viral, matcha is gaining popularity for a lot more reasons. Its unique flavour and vibrant green colour add up to its demand, making everyone keen to try it out. Whether you prefer matcha iced tea, hot tea or a milkshake, this drink is sure to offer you a blend of health benefits. If you want to start your day on a healthy note, then whipping up some matcha milkshake is a good idea. Blending taste and health benefits, it helps you start your day mindfully.

Before jumping to its recipe, let’s check out some of its health benefits:

What Is Matcha? 4 Health Benefits Of Consuming It

Matcha is a concentrated powder made of ground green tea leaves. It can be consumed as tea or added to smoothies, baked goods, and other foods. Below are some health benefits linked to it, according to Harvard Health:

• The amino acid L-theanine found in Matcha helps in improving concentration and alertness.
• Antioxidants and polyphenols found in it may help improve insulin sensitivity.
• Polyphenols in matcha are associated with anti-inflammatory effects.
• Catechins found in Matcha tea help lower blood pressure and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels.

Ingredients For Matcha Milkshake

• 1.5 tsp matcha powder
• 3 tbsp milk (more if needed)
• 3 scoops vanilla ice cream

Matcha Milkshake Recipe

1. Whisk the matcha powder with 3 tablespoons of milk (or non-dairy milk) until smooth and clump-free, then add it to a blender.
2. Add the ice cream to the blender and blend just until combined – be careful not to over-blend, as it can become too thin.
3. Pour the matcha milkshake into your favourite glass and serve with a straw.

Optional: To make your matcha milkshake look delicious visually, Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.

Apart from milkshakes, you can also consume matcha powder in various ways, including in a fruit smoothie, salad dressing, cereal, oatmeal, yoghurt, plain popcorn, and in cookies, brownies, or cupcakes.

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