Hojicha Smoothie Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Creamy roasted green tea blended with banana, topped with fresh fruit and crunchy granola for a refreshing breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt, optional

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup granola, gluten-free if needed
07 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
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 a blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional milk in small amounts if mixture is too thick to reach desired consistency.
03 - Pour the smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange granola, fresh berries, kiwi slices, chia seeds, and coconut flakes on top of smoothie base as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only 10 minutes of preparation with zero cooking time.
  • Features the unique, roasted flavor of hojicha tea paired with natural sweetness.
  • Highly customizable with a variety of fresh fruit and crunchy toppings.
02 -
  • Freeze bananas ahead of time for a thick, ice-cream-like consistency.
  • Adjust or omit sweetener entirely to enjoy the naturally sweet flavor of the fruit.
  • Always check labels for allergens in granola and other packaged ingredients.
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