Sharon Palmer RD

Published on July 18, 2026

Healthy Vegan Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Bright, creamy, and packed with nourishing ingredients, this Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Bowl is the perfect way to fuel your day. Blended with vibrant matcha green tea, plant-based milk, oranges, and chia seeds, then topped with fresh berries, cocoa nibs, hemp seeds, and coconut, this healthy vegan smoothie bowl delivers a delicious balance of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich phytonutrients. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast, a post-workout meal, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a wholesome snack for kids and adults alike, this easy gluten-free recipe comes together in minutes and is as beautiful as it is nutritious.

I have been in love with green tea ever since I traveled to Japan and tasted the real stuff. I mean green tea that’s a vibrant green color in your cup, unlike what you often find here in the US. That’s why I’m really happy to see a celebration of Matcha tea. It’s what prompted me to find new ways to bring the flavor of green tea into my kitchen, such as in this recipe for Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Bowl. The flavor of this bowl is all focused on matcha green tea, so the mild flavor of oranges doesn’t detract from the blended combo. However, toppings can add more bright colors and flavors and textures to the experience, not to mention nutrients.

What is Matcha Tea?

It is a Japanese-style green tea made from tea leaves which are ground into a fine powder that you can dissolve into hot water or soymilk. This contrasts from most teas, in which the leaves are steeped in hot liquid and then removed. Matcha tea dates back over 900 years and has a long tradition in Zen Buddhism. The health benefits of green tea, such as heart health and cancer protection, are due to its high antioxidant content. Green tea contains significant amounts of catechins, an antioxidant in the flavonoid family.

Matcha tea is increasingly available in many supermarkets, so don’t be afraid to try it in a variety of recipes, including muffins, nice “cream”, and porridge. The sky is the limit! Start with this easy recipe, which lets the flavors of matcha tea shine right through. It’s a great breakfast, light lunch, or snack.

Check out how I make this smoothie bowl in my Instagram Live Plant-Based Cooking Show here.

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Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Bowl

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Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Diet: Vegan

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Start your day with this Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Bowl! Made with matcha, chia, oranges, berries, hemp seeds, and coconut, this healthy vegan breakfast is packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

Ingredients

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Smoothie Bowl:

1/2 cup plant-based milk, plain, unsweetened, chilled
1 small orange, peeled
1 tablespoon agave nectar (optional)
1 ½ teaspoons matcha tea powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds

Toppings:

1 teaspoon shredded, unsweetened coconut
1 teaspoon cocoa nibs, unsweetened
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
1/4 cup berries

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Instructions

To Make Smoothie Bowl: Place plant-based milk, peeled whole orange, agave nectar, matcha tea, and chia seeds into the container of a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a serving bowl and chill for about 30 minutes.
Arrange with toppings: coconut, cocoa nibs, hemp seeds, berries, as desired. (I used dried edible flower petals in the photos above, an optional touch.)
Serve immediately. May place in airtight container and chill until serving time.
Makes 1 serving.