Iced Almond Matcha Latte
A simple iced matcha latte made with almond milk, matcha green tea powder, vanilla and sweetener of choice. This cold, frothy drink is made in under 5 minutes using a blender. It's a delicious and refreshing summer drink!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened (or other plant-based milks)
- 1/2 cup cold water (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sweetener of choice (see notes)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Notes
I made this latte using a medjool date as a sweetener and it was delicious. With my Vitamix, it blended well and I didn't have any chunks in the latte. However, there was a very small amount of date "powder" at the bottom of the drink. I just didn't drink the last sip and it worked well for me! If you have a weaker blender, I wouldn't recommend using dates.
I also tried this drink without any sweetener. I liked it, but it definitely wasn't as good. I wouldn't recommend it if you're not a big fan of matcha as the sweetener does help balance the flavors.
For best results, add a touch of liquid sweetener to taste. Maple syrup or honey would work great!
This drink is also delicious with oat milk! You could also try low-fat coconut milk, but I haven't tried it myself.
This recipe makes one large latte (2 cups) or two small lattes. I add a bit of water, but you can skip this for a stronger, creamier drink.