A thick, cappuccino-colored smoothie in an elegant clear glass, topped with whipped cream sprinkled with matcha powder and garnished with a delicate slice of cremini mushroom.

Umami Mushroom Blast

Name: Umami Mushroom Blast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese-Fusion
Ingredients: Cremini mushrooms, 5 medium-sized, cleaned and sliced; Banana, 1 large, peeled and sliced; Honey, 2 tablespoons; Almond milk, 1 cup unsweetened; Matcha powder, 1 teaspoon; Whipped cream, for topping; Ice, 1 cup

Category Smoothie

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Japanese-Fusion

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 10, 2024

Invigorate your winter blues with a unique blend that fuses the traditional Japanese flavors with a touch of the unexpected. The star ingredient of this smoothie, Cremini mushrooms, imparts a rich, earthy flavor boosted by the natural sweetness of bananas and honey.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cremini mushrooms - 5 - medium-sized, cleaned and sliced
Banana - 1 - large, peeled and sliced
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Almond milk - 1 cup - unsweetened
Matcha powder - 1 teaspoon
Whipped cream - - for topping
Ice - 1 cup

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍄🔥🍳

Sauté the sliced medium-sized cremini mushrooms in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, until they release water and begin to brown. Allow to cool afterwards.
Step 2 - 🍌🍯🥛🥄🧊🌀

In a blender, combine the sautéed cremini mushrooms, large peeled and sliced banana, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon of matcha powder, and 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3 - 🥛➡️🥤⬆️🍨

Pour the mixture into glasses and top each with a dollop of whipped cream.
Step 4 - 🥬🍄🥤

Finish by sprinkling a dash of matcha powder on the whipped cream and garnishing with a slice of sautéed mushroom.

Additional

You can customize this smoothie by substituting almond milk with oat milk or unsweetened soy milk. For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free whipped cream. Kids will enjoy helping with the easy blending process, making this recipe not just healthy but also fun-packed!