Blender Oat Milk Matcha Latte

2020-01-14 /
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A quick and easy blender oat milk matcha latte that’s made with only 2 ingredients. No matcha whisk or frother needed! This matcha latte requires only 5 minutes of preparation and is much cheaper than the coffee shop version.

Blender Oat Milk Matcha Latte

I fell in love with oat milk matcha lattes while in Europe over the past 3 months. I mean, I love my coconut blender matcha and I’ve been making it for a year now, but I now have another favorite matcha in my rotation.

As much as I love matcha lattes, they can be insanely expensive at restaurants or coffee shops. This is a quick and easy way to make an oat milk matcha latte at home, for a fraction of the price!

Matcha green tea powder
Where to Find Oat Milk

Oat milk can be found at most grocery stores nowadays. Several large plant-based beverage brands carry a kind of oat milk. If you can’t find it at your regular grocery store, check health food stores in your region and you should find it.

Oat milk just doesn’t seem to be as readily available in Canada as opposed to the US or Europe (yet). Or at least not where I live. We don’t have oat milk at Starbucks and sadly we don’t have the amazing Oatly that could be found all over Europe. However, a few brands do carry oat milk over here. I personally found one by Earth’s Own at my local store.

Even better if you can find a barista blend! It froths better.

What is the Best Matcha?

The best matcha for making lattes is a ceremonial matcha. It’s better quality than culinary grade matcha and will result in a better latte. However, ceremonial matcha can be significantly more expensive than culinary matcha. I’ve bought different brands over the years and I can’t say I have a favorite yet, but I do have trouble paying more for the ceremonial matcha. It may be an unpopular opinion from a food blogger, but choose a matcha that fits your budget (make sure it’s 100% matcha and not a latte blend). I haven’t come across a matcha that I don’t enjoy so far.

That being said, I’ve heard great things from DoMatcha and Encha matcha.

matcha in blender
matcha latte in blender
How to Prepare a Matcha Latte

Matcha lattes are typically made using a matcha whisk and frothed milk. You add a small amount of water to your matcha and form a paste using your matcha whick before adding in your frothed warm milk.

For those that don’t own a matcha whisk or even a frother, there’s another way! I personally love to use my blender to make my matcha lattes. It’s simple and saves me from buying extra kitchen equipment.

How to Make a Blender Oat Milk Matcha Latte

All you need to do is warm your oat milk, either by using a microwave or a saucepan. You then add the warm milk with the matcha and sweetener (optional) to a blender and blend until frothy. That’s it!

I hope you’ll love this matcha latte as much as I do.

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Blender Oat Milk Matcha Latte

A quick and easy oat milk matcha latte that's made in the blender. No matcha whisk or frother required! This matcha latte is made with only 2 ingredients, plus a sweetener of choice.
Course Drinks
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
  • 1 1/4 cup unsweetened oat milk
  • Sweetener of choice, see notes

Instructions

  • Heat your milk using a microwave or small saucepan. The milk should be warm, but not boiling hot. (see notes).
  • Add the matcha and sweetener (if using) to a blender. Add the warm milk and blend until frothy, about 10 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

I tried this recipe without a sweetener and I personally loved it. Oat milk is naturally a little sweet and compliments the matcha very well. However, this latte is also delicious with added sweetness, especially if you’re new to matcha or not a fan of a stronger matcha flavor. I tried blending in 1 Medjool date, which was delicious and sweet (1/2 a date would be best for a light sweetness). You could also use maple syrup, honey or granulated sugar to taste if desired.
To keep is simple, I like to heat the oat milk in the microwave with the cup I’m using to drink my matcha or a glass measuring cup (it saves on dishes). With my microwave, I find that 2 minutes is all I need to get warm oat milk. The time may differ with your microwave. 
Another option is to heat the milk using a small saucepan. If doing this, slowly heat the milk over medium-high heat. Don’t bring it to a boil (matcha is best with warm, not hot milk), but instead, let it heat until warmed to your liking.

If you make this oat milk matcha latte, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you guys. And of course, if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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19 Comments

  • Ben
    2020-09-12 at 7:24 am Reply

    5 stars
    deliciously frothy and smooth! I loved it with the added date for sweetness. This is going to be a morning staple for sure!

  • Nathalia Bell
    2020-09-30 at 6:20 am Reply

    5 stars
    You are a genius! This recipe has solved my conundrum of trying to make an incredible matcha latte at home!

  • Aasha
    2020-11-05 at 3:55 pm Reply

    Tried this and it is amazing! Thanks for the good find. It was definitely a great pick-me-up! I will be incorporating this easy drink into my daily ritual!!! 🙂

  • Aasha
    2020-11-05 at 3:55 pm Reply

    5 stars
    Tried this and it is amazing! Thanks for the good find. It was definitely a great pick-me-up! I will be incorporating this easy drink into my daily ritual!!!! 🙂

  • Parminder Dubey
    2021-04-09 at 1:51 pm Reply

    I’m yet to try it and I have a question.. what if I heated the milk after blending? I’m asking this because I know that a lot of times when I blend curry paste after little cooking I have to ensure it cools down a bit before putting it in the blending (recommended by the chefs I follow for a particular curry recipe).
    Thank you!

    • Nourished by Caroline
      2021-04-09 at 2:15 pm Reply

      Hi! Good question. Matcha is best when made with warm, not boiling liquids or the taste will be affected. For this reason, I wouldn’t recommend heating the matcha after blending as it will affect the taste. I would recommend heating your milk until warm, but not boiling. I’ve never had an issue adding hot liquids in a blender and blenders are often used for blending hot soups, so this is similar. Just be careful when you remove the lid. That being said, I do have an iced blender matcha if you prefer not to risk adding hot liquids to your blender. I hope this helps!

  • Ali
    2021-10-17 at 1:54 pm Reply

    In order to release L-theanine you must use hot water with the matcha powder first. IMO I would suggest the old fashioned way, you are losing the health benefits (L-theanine release and mindfulness while whisking).

    • Nourished by Caroline
      2021-10-19 at 11:27 am Reply

      You can certainly use other methods to prepare matcha. This recipe doesn’t use a traditional method and is made for those who are looking for a whisk-free option. I understand that it’s not for everyone and you’re free to use it for inspiration or not. 🙂

  • Donna
    2022-04-08 at 11:19 am Reply

    5 stars
    Yum!! That was so easy–I was going to try to make a matcha latte with the special whisk, but this version is delicious

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