Hojicha Smoothie Bowl (Printable version)

Creamy roasted green tea blended with frozen banana and almond milk, topped with fresh berries, kiwi, and crunchy granola for a nourishing 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, mixed varieties
08 - 1 small kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a blender, add frozen bananas, hojicha powder, almond milk, honey or maple syrup if using, and yogurt if using.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
03 - Divide smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange granola, fresh berries, kiwi slices, chia seeds, and coconut flakes across the surface of each bowl according to preference.
05 - Present each bowl with a spoon and consume promptly while the smoothie base maintains optimal temperature and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a warm hug in bowl form, with the roasted tea giving you that grounding, slightly toasty flavor without any bitterness.
  • Everything comes together in under ten minutes, and you can prep the toppings while the blender does the heavy lifting.
  • The combination is naturally sweet and creamy, so you're not loading it with sugar despite how indulgent it feels.
02 -
  • Freeze your bananas the night before—fresh bananas won't give you that thick, ice-cream-like consistency that makes this bowl so satisfying.
  • Don't be shy about tasting as you blend; hojicha powder can vary in strength between brands, and you might want more or less depending on what you find.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen banana, let the pieces sit out for just two minutes to soften slightly before blending—it makes a huge difference in power draw.
  • Make extra smoothie base and store it in the fridge for up to two days; just blend again with a splash of milk before serving, then add fresh toppings.
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