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

An intriguing umami-filled Japanese-inspired mushroom smoothie

Category Smoothie

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · December 10, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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!