Protein Matcha Coconut Cream
A delightful dish that combines the earthy notes of matcha with the creamy richness of coconut cream, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or Skyr
- 1/2 cup Light cream cheese
- 1 scoop (about 30 grams) Protein powder
- 1–2 teaspoons Matcha powder
- 1–2 tablespoons Natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar)
- Almond milk or coconut milk (optional, for texture)
Instructions
- Gather Your Tools: Get a mixing bowl, a whisk, and a spatula.
- Mix the Base: In your mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Add Protein Powder: Stir in your chosen protein powder, mixing well to avoid clumps.
- Incorporate Matcha: Add the matcha powder and mix thoroughly.
- Sweeten It Up: Drizzle in your sweetener of choice and adjust to taste.
- Finalize the Texture: If too thick, add a splash of almond or coconut milk and whip until light.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve in bowls topped with fresh fruit or granola.
Notes
This dish can easily adapt to the seasons. Adjust toppings based on availability and preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: matcha, coconut cream, protein dessert, healthy snack, no-cook recipe