Do I have a fun post today! Not only am I sharing a delicious recipe, which happens to be vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free, but I am giving you a chance to win an awesome product!
As my fellow readers know, I had the chance to try matcha green tea powder and experiment with it in recipes. I came up with a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free Green Tea Ice Cream that was out of this world! Super easy if you have an ice cream machine (everyone should own one, they are that amazing!) We gobbled it up in no time and even non-vegans were impressed by this recipe (however, you could easily use cream or milk for the base recipe if you aren't feeling the almond and coconut milk combination.)
I wanted to stay on the same path when it came to creating another delicious recipe using the same product from Kiss Me Organics. A lot of people are about healthy foods these days, and rightfully so. What many don't realize is that just because it is healthy, doesn't meant it has to lack flavor or fullness. Trust me when I say, this recipe is very flavorful and will leave your stomach feeling satisfied. My husband began using chia seeds in his homemade "instant" oatmeal in the mornings and we both find the seeds fill us right up! I eat about half the amount of oatmeal now with the added chia seeds.
I know some find chia seeds weird in texture, but not us! We love them in this household, and I hope you find this chia seed pudding both easy and delicious! The perfect recipe to introduce yourself to two new ingredients if you have not had the chance to try chia seeds or matcha green tea powder.
Banana-Avocado Green Tea Chia Seed Pudding
A green tea pudding loaded with power foods like chia seeds and matcha powder!
Ingredients
- 1 medium or large banana, ripe
- 1 small avocado, ripe (I used half of a large avocado)
- ⅛ cup chia seeds
- ¼-1/2 tsp. Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract *optional
- 1-2 tbsp. sweetener (sugar, maple syrup, honey) *optional
- ¼th cup shredded, toasted coconut (I used half sweetened, half unsweetened)
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Mash banana in a medium bowl until smooth. Add in the avocado and mash until smooth. A blender would also work here but I did not want to make more dishes! Stir in the almond milk. Add in the salt, matcha powder, vanilla, and sweetener (if using.) Mix until combined. Pour in the chia seeds and stir until everything is blended.
- Pour into smaller dishes and cover with plastic wrap. Store in fridge to cool and firm up. You might want to give it a stir here and there for the first hour. Best to allow to sit overnight so the chia seeds can expand, otherwise they will be very crunchy (which I like but others may not.)
- When ready to serve, top with toasted coconut and fresh raspberries!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 475Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 197mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 17gSugar: 25gProtein: 6g
Awesome combination of flavors, and full of healthy ingredients! I added the avocado for extra benefits, but you could substitute in more banana if avocado sounds a little strange for you in this pudding. Now, both avocados and bananas brown over time (very quickly if you ask me!) If your pudding looks a bit brown, don't worry, it has not gone bad. Usually with guacamole I will scoop out the top brown layer or just give it a good mix. With this pudding, I stir the contents and the green color usually shows back up. However, if the mixture looks black or smells funky, it is passed its prime.
Denise S.
I'm not creative. I'd just blend it into a smoothie.
Kacey Joanette
That is one method I have not yet tried, but matcha tea smoothies always look delicious!
Darby Elizabeth
I think that I might mix it with oats
lauren s.
I love matcha! I used to live in Japan, and miss it. I would make tea, or ice cream
Kacey Joanette
Thanks for all the wonderful comments! The ice cream has definitely been my favourite so far 🙂
Kelly OMalley
I guess I will try ice cream if its a favorite 🙂 I would also do smoothies and tea. 🙂
Kacey Joanette
Haha, I am really selling people on this ice cream! The vegan one was delicious, but next time I am going to try a cream-base to get that silky ice cream texture.
Tina Saramaga
I love matcha lattes 😀
Jeremy
would use in a smoothie.
M Clark
I would use my bag of matcha tea powder to make a green tea latte.
avaoxia
I would love to use it to flavour cookies! rafflecopter: anna key
rlbouch
I would use it in smoothies
Sky Evans
I'd have some tea.
Xty C
I would use it in my smoothies
Daniela
I would add matcha green tea powder to my mochi cake recipe!
Kacey Joanette
I like the creativity here! I have also seen people add matcha tea to their buttercream icing.
Katrina
I don't know, I've never tried it! I'd put it in my smoothies for sure!
openmind101
How interesting, maybe I'd do smoothies or ice cream 🙂
MizVickik
I wonder if you could make it into a tasty shake!
Miz Vickik
Kacey Joanette
Definitely!
Gold Breeze
I would really like to try it as plain tea, maybe with some milk and/or sugar.
sweepinmomma123
Awesome! I would use it to make a smoothie
Angelina R
Amazing giveaway! I would use the matcha tea to make a delicious green tea latte
aeri ki
I heard matcha is good for diet. i can really use a good tea to help me. Its so hard when there is so much to eat!
Kacey Joanette
The benefits of matcha are everywhere 🙂 Even if you don't end up caring for the taste, it can be hidden in your foods (like smoothies, gravies, etc.)
iggysaysno
I'd make green tea cupcakes.
jjspat
though it is a bit odd.... I make my morning Oatmeal with yesterday's green tea (waste not)... but sometimes there is no leftover tea.... and with a win, I would be able to use the powder... fingers crossed
Kacey Joanette
Nothing wrong with preventing waste! I have never used green tea in oatmeal; may have to give that a try (we tend to use chia seeds and coconut oil.)
blew415
Oatmeal would be yummy
Kayla Malik
Matcha Green Tea Frappachinnos !
shaunie
I would make tea, or put in smoothies such as a banana smoothie
shanta spradlin
I would make green tea ice cream
cassandra
I would definitely make a shake out of it.
Xomy
i think we would use in some smoothies!
-maya hu
Chia Seeds Recipe
Dang, thank you so much for posting this! It is going to aid me when I buy Chia Seeds online! So Outstanding!