A vibrant, light green fruit smoothie filled with energizing matcha and dots of leek. The smoothie is garnished with a thin slice of peach, a leaf of fresh mint, and a pinch of matcha powder on top. Served in a large, clear glass that beautifully showcases the unique color and texture of the mixture.

Slim Zen Leek & Peach Japanese Fusion Smoothie

Name: Slim Zen Leek & Peach Japanese Fusion Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 leek, white and light green parts only, 1 thinly sliced and well-rinsed; 2 ripe peaches, 2 pitted and cut into chunks; 1 ripe banana, 1 peeled and sliced; matcha green tea powder, 1 tablespoon; vegan-friendly yogurt or regular dairy yogurt, 1 cup; ice cubes, 1 cup; Honey or your sweetener of choice, adjust to taste; fresh mint leaves, for garnish; matcha green tea powder, for garnish; peach, 1-2 slices for garnish

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: September 17, 2024

This smoothie, subtly infused with the delicate flavor of leeks, is a nod toward traditional Japanese cuisine with a hint of western twist. The leeks bring a mild onion-like taste, wonderfully balanced by sweet peaches and the creamy texture of bananas. The touch of matcha brings in an earthy flavor, and yogurt adds a refreshing tang to the overall palate.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 leek, white and light green parts only - 1 - thinly sliced and well-rinsed
2 ripe peaches - 2 - pitted and cut into chunks
1 ripe banana - 1 - peeled and sliced
Matcha green tea powder - 1 tablespoon
Vegan-friendly yogurt or regular dairy yogurt - 1 cup
Ice cubes - 1 cup
Honey or your sweetener of choice - adjust to taste
Fresh mint leaves - for garnish
Matcha green tea powder - for garnish
Peach - 1-2 slices - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥬🍑🍌🍵🥛

In a blender, combine the leek, peaches, banana, matcha powder, and yogurt. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 2 - 🍯🥤🔄

Taste your smoothie. Add honey or your sweetener of choice as needed, then blend again until well mixed.
Step 3 - 🧊🥤🌪

Add ice cubes into the blender and blend until ice is completely crushed and the smoothie is smooth.
Step 4 - 🥤🍑🍃🍵

Pour the smoothie into glasses. Garnish each one with a thin slice of peach, fresh mint leaf, and a sprinkle of matcha powder. Serve immediately.

Additional

Instead of peaches, you can use seasonal fruits such as apples or pears. It's a great way to utilize what's fresh and available. Always remember, kids love blending smoothies! So, don't hesitate to let them help with simple tasks such as adding ingredients to the blender and pushing the blend button under supervision. This recipe can be a fun, delicious, and healthy treat for the whole family!