Creamy Vanilla Matcha Milkshake
A luscious and smooth milkshake blending earthy matcha green tea with creamy vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat. This drink recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, blends vanilla ice cream, whole milk, matcha green tea powder into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops (about 4 oz) vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- for topping whipped cream
- a pinch (for garnish) matcha powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine 2 scoops (about 4 oz) of vanilla ice cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp matcha green tea powder, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
- Step 2: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Pour into a chilled tall milkshake glass.
- Step 4: Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Step 5: Lightly dust the whipped cream with a pinch of matcha powder for color and aroma.
- Step 6: Serve immediately with a straw.
