Matcha pear smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 ripe pear, cored and chopped
• 1 packed cup baby spinach
• 1 cup unsweetened oat milk
• 1 teaspoon culinary matcha
• ½ frozen banana
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 4 ice cubes

Method

1. 1. Whisk the matcha with two tablespoons of oat milk in a small cup until smooth.
2. 2. Add the pear, spinach, remaining oat milk, banana, ginger, lime juice and matcha mixture to a blender.
3. 3. Blend until velvety, add the ice and blend once more.

Estimated nutrition

calories

135 calories

fat

3 g fat

carbohydrate

27 g carbohydrates

protein

3 g protein

fiber

6 g fiber

Approximate values per serving. Nutrition varies with ingredients, brands and portion sizes.

Substitutions

• Use soy milk for a more substantial texture.
• Apple can replace pear.
• Leave out ginger for a softer, fruit-forward version.

Good to know

Whisking matcha with a small amount of liquid first prevents dry green pockets in the finished smoothie.

Cultural context

Japan / Matcha

Matcha is closely connected to Japanese tea culture, while this blended pear drink is a contemporary use of the powder. The recipe keeps the matcha accent gentle and treats the ingredient as food, not a promise.

Traditional use: Finely ground tea has been whisked and served in Japanese tea traditions for centuries, with distinct ceremonial and everyday contexts.

What research suggests: Green tea contains caffeine and catechins, but the amount varies with the powder and serving; research findings should not be read as medical advice.

Safety note: Matcha contains caffeine. Use less or choose another smoothie if you are sensitive to caffeine, and check with a clinician if you have a reason to limit it.

Questions, answered.

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