The weekend is almost here and we’re looking forward to some time off enjoying the best things in life.
To help you celebrate the end of the week, we’ve got an awesome matcha that’s loved all over the world - Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream!
Matcha ice cream is a huge foodie trend right now because it combines the delicious favour and health benefits of matcha in a dish everyone loves.
Our Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream recipe from Cherie Tu is vegan, raw, dairy free and sugar free so it’s it much healthier than regular ice cream. The main ingredients are only bananas and matcha powder. But remember, balance is the key to a healthy lifestyle – so enjoy this delicious treat in moderation.
Cherie Tu is a super talented recipe developer with a HUGE dedication to vegan food and a wholesome lifestyle. She loves to create, documents and share her wonderful vegan recipes, which you can check out:
You can top this green tea banana ice cream with your favourite fruits, sauces, or nuts. Cherie topped hers with buckinis and her own carob sauce. Carob is substitute ingredient for cacao powder.
Both cacao and carob are low in calories but cacao has a more chocolaty taste than carob. Carob however does not have caffeine, which makes it a great alternative for anyone with high blood pressure.
Buckini is activated buckwheat, where the seed is soaked evenly in water. It has various health benefits, such as reducing risk of high cholesterol and blood pressure, regulating blood sugar, and maintaining healthy weight.
Now, lets make some ice cream – matcha style
Raw Matcha Vegan Ice Cream
Ingredients
Ice cream
6 frozen bananas
1 tbsp Kenko Tea matcha (heaping)
Sauce + Topping
3 dates
1-2 tbsp carob powder
Splash of water
Buckinis
Method
Blend bananas + matcha in food processor until well combined
Scoop the ice cream out on the tray lined with baking paper
Freeze the ice cream for 10-30 mins to harden
Blend dates + carob powder + water until smooth
Place ice cream scoops into a bowl
Top with buckinis + carob sauce
It’s super healthy – how irresistible! Check out the video below for more tips on making Raw Matcha Vegan Ice Cream.
I have been buying my matcha from Kenko for a few years now, always great quality tea and excellent customer service. Products arrive beautifully presented and in good time, (even in lockdown!). Bravo Kenko!
I am so happy with my purchase! The bamboo whisk is very sturdy, and the holder is super convenient. I love the bowl that I got with my purchase too. It's the perfect size for a latte or made the traditional way. Really good packaging and clear instructions came with it. I will definitely be buying the matcha itself again, it's so smooth and tasty!
