Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
This iced strawberry matcha latte is made with a lightly textured strawberry layer, creamy oat milk, and whisked matcha for a beautiful café-style drink you can make at home with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh ripe strawberries hulled and quartered, OR frozen strawberries, thawed completely
- 5 teaspoons pure maple syrup adjust to preference
- 1 pinch of fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons matcha powder
- ¼ cup hot water not boiling
- 1 cup unsweetened oat milk
- ice cubes enough to fill each glass about ¾ full
Instructions
- Add strawberries, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla to a blender. Pulse until the strawberries are broken down but still textured. Do not blend until smooth (unless you prefer). You can also use a muddler for a chunkier strawberry layer.
- Divide the strawberry mixture between the bottom of two clear glasses.
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl. Add the water and whisk until smooth and lightly frothy. A bamboo whisk or handheld milk frother both work well.
- Fill each glass ¾ full with ice. Slowly pour ½ cup of oat milk into each glass directly over the ice cubes to keep the layers separate.
- Gently pour half of the whisked matcha over the top of each glass to finish the layered look.
- Stir before drinking (see Notes for topping ideas).
Notes
- Don't use boiling water for the matcha. Boiling water can make matcha taste bitter.
- Frozen berries option: Let them thaw completely on the counter before pulsing. If they're still frozen, they won't pulse as easily and will leave you with icy clumps instead of a textured, spoonable base.
- Oat milk gives this drink a creamy café-style texture. Cashew milk and soy milk are great options too, while coconut milk adds a subtle tropical flavor.
- Milder matcha: If you prefer a milder matcha flavor, use 1 teaspoon matcha instead of 1½ teaspoons.
- Prefer a smoother strawberry texture? Press the blended strawberries through a fine-mesh sieve before assembling the drinks.
- Optional toppings: Fresh strawberry slices, a light dusting of matcha, or crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg
