Banana Bread Matcha

If you love the banana bread lattes your local coffee shop (or favorite influencer) is making but don’t love the inevitable energy crash, this is the better-for-you upgrade. Instead of pairing high-sugar syrups and refined carbs with coffee — which can spike cortisol and disrupt blood sugar — we’re using matcha for steady, sustained energy and combining it with protein to keep you full and balanced. It’s creamy, lightly sweet, tastes like banana bread, and actually supports your hormones instead of working against them.

Ingredients

For the banana milk:

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• ½ ripe banana

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Dash sea salt

• 1½ tbsp pure maple syrup

For the matcha:

• 2 tsp matcha powder (1 tsp per serving)

• ¼ cup hot water (not boiling)

Optional garnish:

• ½ crumbled Biscoff cookie (for that true banana bread vibe)

Instructions:

1. Add the almond milk, vanilla protein powder, banana, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Set aside. (This makes enough for two drinks, refrigerate the extra for tomorrow!)

2. In a small bowl, whisk 1 teaspoon matcha powder with 2 tablespoons hot (not boiling) water until completely smooth and lump-free. Repeat if making both servings at once.

3. Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the whisked matcha, then top with the banana protein milk.

4. Stir gently to combine.

5. Optional: Sprinkle crushed Biscoff cookie on top for a banana bread-inspired finish.