Summary

Get a gentle boost of sustainable energy with this matcha tea- and maca-powered (optional) smoothie bowl. The base of this bowl is great if you want a natural boost without added sugar, but if you prefer just a touch of sweet, add a bit of coconut or dried fruit. This bowl is like a gentle wake-up call in the morning.

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Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsTotal Time8 mins

Morning Matcha Wake-Up Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients

Base
 1 cup cashews (raw, unsalted)
 1 cup plant-based milk (unsweetened, unflavored)
 2 tsp match (pure ground)
 2 tsp maca powder (optional)
 ½ tsp ground turmeric
 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
 2 dashes nutmeg
 2 tsp vanilla extract (preferably alcohol-free)
Toppings
 ¼ cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
 ¼ cup almond slivers (or chopped almonds)
 2 tbsp dates (pitted, sliced)
 2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1

Add all base ingredients to a blender or food processor.

2

Blend until smooth.

3

Divide between two bowls.

4

Split the coconut, almond, dates, and cinnamon between the two bowls as toppings.

Chef's Notes

Making it creamier
Soaking the cashews in water for 4-6 hours and draining the water before blending can help to make this smoothie bowl even creamier, but it’s not a necessary step if you forget or don’t have time.

Make it creamier and naturally sweeter
Add a frozen fairtrade banana to the base ingredients.

Top with your favorite nut or seed butter.

Activate turmeric ingredients
Add a dash of black pepper.

Storage
Store the base in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Store and add the toppings separately.

Ingredients

Base
 1 cup cashews (raw, unsalted)
 1 cup plant-based milk (unsweetened, unflavored)
 2 tsp match (pure ground)
 2 tsp maca powder (optional)
 ½ tsp ground turmeric
 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
 2 dashes nutmeg
 2 tsp vanilla extract (preferably alcohol-free)
Toppings
 ¼ cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
 ¼ cup almond slivers (or chopped almonds)
 2 tbsp dates (pitted, sliced)
 2 tsp cinnamon
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