Description
A quick, 5-minute frozen matcha latte made with frozen strawberries, high-quality matcha powder, and milk. It offers a creamy, refreshing, and energizing start to the day without the need for dairy-heavy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 teaspoons (2-4g) ceremonial or high-quality culinary grade matcha powder
- 1 cup (150g) frozen strawberries
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (120-180ml) milk of choice (oat, almond, or dairy)
- 1/2 cup ice (optional, if strawberries aren’t frozen solid)
- 1–2 teaspoons (5-10ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30g) Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Extra matcha powder for dusting (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- If using matcha powder, whisk it with a splash of warm milk (about 1 tablespoon) in a small bowl to create a smooth paste, preventing clumps.
- Add frozen strawberries, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and the matcha paste (or powder) to a blender. If using yogurt, add it now.
- Blend on low speed to break up the berries, then increase to high speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds until the mixture resembles a thick milkshake.
- Taste the latte and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey, lemon juice, matcha, or ice as needed. A pinch of salt can enhance the strawberry flavor.
- Pour immediately into a tall glass or travel mug. Dust the top with extra matcha powder and serve with a straw.
Notes
For best texture, use frozen strawberries rather than fresh ones with ice. If the drink is too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. The drink is best consumed immediately as it may separate if stored. For meal prep, pre-portion frozen berries and matcha into bags to blend in the morning.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large drink
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
Keywords: matcha latte, frozen strawberry drink, healthy breakfast, vegan matcha, quick smoothie, caffeine boost, gluten-free drink