Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
0.25 cup

almonds

soaked

1 cup

water

for soaking and blending

1 unit

medjool date

soaked

0.5 cup

frozen pineapple

frozen

0.5 unit

ripe banana

ripe

1 tsp

matcha green tea powder

0.5 tsp

fresh grated ginger

freshly grated

Step 1
~1 min

Soak almonds and date in a bowl with water overnight.

Step 2
~1 min

Strain the soaked almonds and date.

Step 3
~1 min

Combine the strained almonds, date, and fresh water in a blender.

Step 4
~1 min

Add frozen pineapple, banana, matcha green tea powder, and grated ginger to the blender.

Step 5
~1 min

Blend until smooth.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the sweetness.

Adjust the amount of matcha powder to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soak almonds and dates the night before.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled immediately after blending.

Pair with a light breakfast or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Toast with avocado
Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan (matcha)

Cultural Significance

Matcha is a staple in Japanese tea ceremonies and is associated with health and well-being.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Post-workout

Popularity Score

70/100

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