Last Updated on May 29, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

A healthy & high-protein recipe that will be your new go-to, this Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie is next level. It includes high-quality matcha, rich cacao powder, vanilla plant protein, healthy fat seeds, energy-boosting superfoods, a frozen banana, & hydrating coconut water. Truly the most elite post-workout breakfast blend!

Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie topped with green matcha powder with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

Chocolate, matcha, & superfoods are combined to create a high-protein breakfast recipe that will not disappoint.

This Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie is mega-delicious & definitely over-the-top. Between the rich cacao, high-quality green tea, & energy-boosting superfoods, you’ll be starting off your day in a healthy way!

Why You’ll Love This Superfood Protein Smoothie

Loaded with Superfoods: For added nutrition without compromising the taste!
Perfect Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post-workout or for breakfast, this Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie recipe features over 30 grams of plant-based protein to keep you full & satisfied.
Fully Customizable: Make this blend your own by adding in some extra nutrients—I’ve listed some yummy options further down in the post!

Matcha Health Benefits

What takes this chocolate superfood protein smoothie recipe to the next level is the matcha. If you’re unfamiliar with matcha, it’s essentially a powdered form of a high-quality green tea. When selecting a matcha brand, as always, quality is essential! Yes, they’re on the higher price ends, but there’s nothing funky in it. This way, you can receive all of the matcha benefits without the negative side effects. While there are several benefits of this powerful & vibrant green tea, here are just a few:

Boosts Metabolism
Enhances Concentration & Focus
Combats Premature Aging
Promotes Heart Health

Check out this Matcha 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the vibrant green tea.

Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie Recipe topped with green matcha powder with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

Ingredients

Organic Liquids: A combination of organic unsweetened non-dairy milk & organic coconut water is the perfect duo to get things blended thoroughly.
Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more.
Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds add a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
Organic Matcha Powder: Be sure to check out this Matcha 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the vibrant green tea.
Organic Cacao Powder: It’s the perfect addition to make this blend chocolatey! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular Dutch cocoa powder. Check out this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
Organic Superfoods: More specifically, organic gelatinized maca powder, organic mesquite powder, organic lucuma powder, & organic tocotrienols. If you only have a few of these incredible superfoods on hand, use them, but if you don’t have any of these, the smoothie will still be incredible without them. If you’re super confused about superfoods, check out this Superfoods 101 post!
Organic Vanilla Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.

How to Make

Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the liquids, seeds, matcha, cacao powder, vanilla plant protein, superfoods, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.
Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!

Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie in a Vitamix on white marble counter.

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this post-workout blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp up this Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie recipe:

Organic Hemp Seeds: Add in a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds for a boost of healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain coconut yogurt.
Organic Greens: Greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, & antioxidants. I recommend baby spinach if you’re new to green smoothies, but kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work.

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie

Interested in how to make the best Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen banana to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie.
Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, don’t worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
How to Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my smoothies. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients, so start lower & then gradually increase the speed.
Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie or, in this case, a chocolate matcha superfood milkshake! Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie at every sip.

Smoothie FAQs

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana provides a thick & creamy consistency. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of frozen organic zucchini, ½ cup of frozen organic cauliflower, ½ cup of frozen organic coconut meat, or ½ cup of frozen organic avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend adding 1 organic pitted Medjool date or 2 tsp Manuka honey to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods for a post-workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option.

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic vanilla plant protein powder for this Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have vanilla protein powder on hand, no worries! To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds and/or a tablespoon or two of organic raw almond butter without changing the taste too much.

Do I have to add superfoods?

Even though this is a superfood smoothie recipe, you are not required to add them. However, I do recommend looking into them, as there are incredible benefits to consuming them on a regular basis. And if you only have a couple of superfood powders, that’s great! Use what you’ve got! For additional superfood information, be sure to check out this Superfoods 101 post!

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Chocolate Matcha Superfood Smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post to achieve the best results.

Chocolate Matcha Superfood Protein Smoothie topped with green matcha powder with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

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Xoxo.

CMG.