Hojicha Smoothie Bowl (Print)

Creamy roasted green tea blended with banana, topped with fresh fruit and crunchy granola.

# Components:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 teaspoons hojicha powder
02 - 2 large ripe bananas, frozen
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
05 - 0.5 cup plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt, optional

→ Toppings

06 - 0.5 cup granola, gluten-free if needed
07 - 0.5 cup fresh berries
08 - 1 small kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine frozen bananas, hojicha powder, almond milk, honey or maple syrup if using, and yogurt if using in blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional milk if mixture is too thick.
02 - Pour smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Distribute granola, fresh berries, kiwi slices, chia seeds, and coconut flakes over smoothie base as desired.
04 - Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted, nutty flavor of hojicha balances perfectly with sweet banana creating a breakfast that feels indulgent but is actually wholesome
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but looks and tastes like something from a specialty café
02 -
  • Frozen bananas are absolutely nonnegotiable here otherwise you will end up with a thin smoothie instead of a spoonable bowl
  • Hojicha powder differs from matcha it is darker reddish brown and has a roasted nutty flavor profile that changes everything
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas in slices rather than whole for easier blending and smoother texture
  • Sift the hojicha powder into the blender to avoid any lumps in your finished bowl
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