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Matcha kefir smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 glass
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Ingredients

  • 180 ml plain milk kefir
  • 65 ml plain water Hot at 70–80°C (158–176°F): a boiled kettle left to stand for 3–5 minutes. Keep a little extra drinking water for thinning.
  • 1 tsp matcha powder Choose pure matcha intended for drinking; sift out any clumps.
  • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1–2 tsp honey Optional; taste first.
  • 1 handful of ice cubes

You will need

  • Blender
  • Measuring jug and measuring spoons
  • Drinking glass
  • Fine sieve, if needed

Instructions

  • Sift the matcha into the blender jug, then stir in the hot water until no lumps remain.
  • Add the milk kefir, vanilla bean paste, ice cubes and honey, if using.
  • Blend until smooth, with fine foam on top.
  • If too thick to sip easily, blend in a little drinking water.
  • Pour into a glass.

Storage and safety

Blend just before serving and drink straight away.